Question

Find the unknown length. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

55 i believe

28 + 27 = 55

Answer 2

a = 7.4

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we will use the Pythagorean theorem:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

28^2 = a^2 + 27^2

784 = a^2 + 729

55 = a^2

a = 7.4