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Math in the Work Place

Math in the Workplace - Geometry

LAMM CONSTRUCTION

Building Contractor

 

 Job Description: Residential construction
   


Problem:

plot diagramA builder needs to place a house on a lot that has no parallel sides. How would he place the house on the lot and make sure the house is square on the lot?

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Solution:  

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Find the starting point marked (D).

Measure the width of the house to find the distance (DE).

Measure the length to find distance (EF).

If DF2 = (FE)2 + (DE)2 , then the house is square on the lot as proved by the Pythagorean theorem.

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