The real-world scenario is given as: A yacht travelling 20 miles due east off an harbor is located 50 miles due north from the yacht, the distance of the ship (x) can be calculated using Pythagorean Theorem as: [tex]x = \sqrt{50^2 + 20^2} = 53.9 $ miles[/tex]
Recall:
- Pythagorean Theorem applies to a right triangle where [tex]c^2 = a^2 + b^2[/tex], and c is the hypotenuse.
- If we know the two of the three side lengths of a right triangle, we can find the other third length.
An example of a scenario where the Pythagorean Theorem can be applied to solve real- world problem have been sketch in a diagram attached below (See attachment).
Therefore:
The real-world scenario is given as: A yacht travelling 20 miles due east off an harbor is located 50 miles due north from the yacht, the distance of the ship (x) can be calculated using Pythagorean Theorem as: [tex]x = \sqrt{50^2 + 20^2} = 53.9 $ miles[/tex]
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