You will explore side lengths and areas of right triangles and squares. Your explorations will lead you to discover one of the most important relationships in all of mathematics: the Pythagorean Theorem
You will use what you are learning to solve interesting problems. Example:
Horace is the catcher for the Humbolt Bees baseball team. Sally, the star of the Canfield Cats, is on first base. The pitcher throws a fastball, and the batter swings and misses. Horace catches the pitch as Sally takes off for second base. How far must Horace throw the baseball to get Sally out at second base?
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