Question

There are 60 feet between the bases on a softball diamond. How far does a catcher throw drone home plate to second base

Answer 1

Answer:
`12√(5)`

Required theorem:

Pythagorean theorem =
`a^2 + b^2=c^2`

In other words, one side length squared + another side length squared = the middle lined squared.

Explanation:

`60^2+60^2 = c^2\\\\360+360=c^2\\\\720=c^2\\\\\ √(c^2) =√(720)\\\\c=+/- 12√(5)`

We can only have a positive distance so your final answer is :

`12√(5)`