Part 1
write your own real-world scenario where the pythagorean theorem can be applied to find a missing piece. you may choose to write a problem that is two- or three-dimensional in nature. be sure that you will be able to draw a diagram of your scenario.
write out your problem and submit it for part 1. be sure to end your scenario with a question.

the main mast of a fishing boat is supported by a sturdy rope that extends from the top of the mast to the deck. if the mast is 20 feet tall and the rope attaches to the deck 15 feet away from the base of the mast, how long is the rope?

for your diagram:

draw a sailboat with the sail a right triangle.

label the height 20 feet and the "bottom" 15 feet.

then solve for c (the oblique line).

answer: standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0

step-by-step explanation:

standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0

(2x + 1)(x - 2) = 0

distribute to get into standard form

2x^2 - 4x + x - 2 = 0

2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0

a = 2, b= -3, c = -2

a is your answer

center= (-2,0)

radius= sqrt2/2

step-by-step explanation: