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How far does the first-base player need to throw the ball so it will reach third base?

Write your answer correct to two decimal places.​

How far does the first-base player need to throw the ball so it will reach third base-example-1
User Lurch
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4 votes

Answer:

c = 90

Explanation:

User Syed Nasir Abbas
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Answer:

127.28 (2dp)

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean Theorem:


a^2+b^2=c^2\\90^2+90^2=c^2\\8100+8100=c^2\\16200=c^2\\c=√(16200)\approx127.279221\\127.28

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