MATH (FOURTH BIMESTER) NADIA VELÁZQUEZ
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM: USES IN DAILY LIFE ___
David Sardá 3K PAI IV 2017-2018 Pythagorean Theorem
INTRODUCTION This is the fourth bimester’s final project. To elaborate this project, I had to research about my topic. I had to also find a doorway in my house where I would be able to get its measurements. Using the measurements gathered, I was able to do the process with help of the Pythagorean Theorem. I had figure out what would be the largest length of a wooden board that could fit through the doorway.
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Using the Theorem in real life situations Here is a picture of the doorway where I got the measurements, it is the doorway into my kitchen.
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Process This is the process with a drawing of the doorway and the process needed to get the maximum length of a board
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Analysis With the process, I was able to conclude that 2 meters and 43 cm is the maximum length of a board that could fit through the doorway. To get this answer, I needed to get the measurements from the doorway. The smallest measurement of the doorway was 1 meter and 2 centimeters. The largest measurement of the doorway was 2 meters and 12 centimeters. To get the last measurement, I applied the Pythagorean Theorem.
The Theorem is a2+b2=c2. So if a=1.2 meters and b=2.12 meters, that means that the sum of the square of those two numbers, it will give us the answer squared. So a= 4.49 + 1.44= 5.93. The square root of 5.93 is 2 meters and 43 centimeters. This answer makes sense because normally the answer when using this theorem in between the measurements of a and b. I also got a measuring tape and measured the distance, and I got the same answer.
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Conclusion The pythagorean theorem is not only useful in math class, it has uses in almost every job or profession possible. Itis one of the most useful and important theorems, not just in algebra, but also in daily life. For example. It is an extremely useful theorem in my extracurricular class f carpentry. It is needed to get the right measurements to build our furniture. With this project, I have been able to understand the theorems use to a full extent and be able to appreciate its usefulness.
Apa The Pythagorean Theorem. (N.d). In The university of Georgia, Department of Mathematics
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http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/emt669/student.folders/morris.stephanie/emt.669/essay.1/py thagorean.html A) This topic has not had recent updates since it is an already proved Theorem. B) The information is related to my Pythagorean theorem research, it is easy to understand since it is explained in a simple way. C) This information was published by The university of Georgia, the URL ends with .edu. D) It has good, formal language with no spelling mistakes. The information is proven by examples using the Theorem.
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E) The information is only used to inform and has no personal, cultural or religious bias. Pythagorean theorem. (N.d.). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/science/Pythagorean-theorem A) This information does not need current information since this Theorem was proved in Ancient Greece. B) It uses an advanced vocabulary since it is an accredited encyclopedia, so it describes the information in a very detailed way. C) The information was published by the Encyclopedia Britannica, a well know, reliable website. D) As stated before, it used an advanced vocabulary and talks about the history of the Pythagorean theorem. E) This information is only used to inform and has no personal, cultural or religious bias. Measure Your Openings Width at the Top & Bottom [Digital image]. (2016). Retrieved March 20, 2018, from https://www.plissescreen.com/products/plisse-door-screens/how-to-measure/ Pythagorean Theorem example [Digital image]. (2017). Retrieved March 20, 2018, from http://bonlacfoods.com/worksheet/real-life-pythagorean-theorem-examples-12.html