Question

Assume that a, b, and c are sides of a right triangle as shown in this picture. If side b = 240 cm and side c = 244 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side a in cm.

36

44

58

64

Answer 1

44

Explanation:

a= √(c²-b²)

a= √(244²-240²)

a= √(59536-57600)

a= √(1936)

a= 44