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The Pythagorean theorem

The Pythagorean theorem-example-1

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Answer:

b=3root37

Explanation:

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Answer:

b = 3√37

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Trigonometry

[Right Triangles Only] Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

  • a is a leg
  • b is another leg
  • c is the hypotenuse

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

a = b

b = 14

c = 23

Step 2: Find b

  1. Substitute [PT]: b² + 14² = 23²
  2. Isolate b term: b² = 23² - 14²
  3. Exponents: b² = 529 - 196
  4. Subtract: b² = 333
  5. Isolate b: b = 3√37
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