Question

Solve for b? please help me ASAP!!

Answer 1

b =
`√(45)`

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle on the left.

The square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other 2 sides, that is

b² + 6² = 9²

b² + 36 = 81 ( subtract 36 from both sides )

b² = 45 ( take the square root of both sides )

b =
`√(45)`