Question

In a football game, a quarterback throws a pass from the 5 yard line (10 yards from the sideline). The pass is caught by on the 45 yard line (40 yards from the same sideline). How long was the pass in yards?

Answer 1

y distance = 40
x distance = 30
d = sqrt (40^2 + 30^2) the hypotenuse
= 50
I suspect (3,4,5 triangle)

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

You are welcome.