Real Life Applications

The Pythagorean Theorem is present in sports. Many sports that require offense and defense will use right triangles in their plays.

The Pythagorean Theorem can be used to determine the size of various monitors.

These are just a few ways the Pythagorean Theorem is present in everyday life.

Can you think of any more ways?

Write and reflect on the other ways you can see the Pythagorean Theorem in real life.

Builders, painters, firemen, or anyone who uses ladders constantly work with right angles and this theorem. This theorem helps determine where a ladder should be placed.