Question

What is the length, in centimeters, of EF

Answer 1

Answer: 8cm

Step-by-step explanation: Let’s use the Pythagorean Theorem! 6^2+x^2=10^2

36+x^2=100

x^2=64

X=8

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

1. Use the Pythagorean theorem: a^2+b^2=c^2.

You are already given c (which is always the longest side of the triangle) and one of the legs, which can be either a or b.

2. Put the numbers into the equation and square them.

6^2+b^2=10^2

When you square the numbers, it becomes 36 + b^2 = 100.

3. Subtract 36 from both sides and take the square root of the difference.

b^2 = 64

`√(64)` = 8