Finding Distance Using the Pythagorean Theorem

To find the distance from Emma’s house to the pool using the Pythagorean Theorem, we need to understand the formula:

[ c^2 = a^2 + b^2 ]

Where:

– ( c ) is the distance (the hypotenuse),

– ( a ) and ( b ) are the other two sides of a right triangle.

1. Identify the lengths of ( a ) and ( b ) (the distances from Emma’s house to the points that form a right triangle with the pool).
2. Plug the values into the theorem.
3. Solve for ( c ).

If you can provide the lengths of ( a ) and ( b ), I can help you apply the formula to find the distance!