Question

The triangle shown is a right triangle. Create the equation to be used to find the missing lengths. (Enter the smaller leg of the triangle first.) Do not solve the equation.

Answer 1

We need to use the pythagorean theorem.

4²+7²=c²

This'll be the equation but, you can simplify is a bit more.

√(4²+7²)=c

Simplifying it allows anyone to get the result rather than doing extra steps.

√(4²+7²)=c is the equation.