To find the distance the shortstop needs to throw the ball, we can use the Pythagorean theorem.
The distance from the shortstop to second base is 30 ft. The distance from the shortstop to third base is also 30 ft. These two distances form the legs of a right triangle.
Let's denote the distance the shortstop needs to throw the ball as x ft. We can create a right triangle, where the distance from the shortstop to home plate is the hypotenuse.
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we have:
x^2 = 30^2 + 30^2
x^2 = 900 + 900
x^2 = 1800
x ≈ 42.4 ft
Therefore, the shortstop needs to throw the ball approximately 42.4 ft to reach home plate.
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A shortstop is standing in the base path between second and third base when she freide the ball She is 30 feet from second base and needs to make the throw to test base Assuming the field is square how far does she need to throw the ball? Round your answer to the nearest tenth
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