What is the Pythagorean Theorem (a2+b2=c2)
is used for? In real life? (Don't tell me that it is used for math class).
2006-12-04 11:43:06 · 4 answers · asked by oppa 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In real life it is used extensively by surveyors, architects, on construction site, road building etc.
2006-12-04 11:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real life example:
You need to fit a picture frame diagonally in a box.
So if the sides of the box are 3 x 4 ft, then a 5 ft frame
can fit exactly across the diagonal, but 6 ft will be too long.
2006-12-04 19:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theorem is of fundamental importance in the Euclidean Geometry where it serves as a basis for the definition of distance between two points.
2006-12-04 20:03:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mark B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's used in geometry to find angular degrees, but I'm not sure.
2006-12-04 19:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋