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Find the exact length of the third side.
6 9

Find the exact length of the third side. 6 9-example-1

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step by step:
right triangle so use pythagorean theorem
formula is a^2+b^2=c^2
9 is c cause its hypotenuse
so 6^2+b^2=9^2
36+b^2=81
-36 -36
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b^2=45
b is the sqrt of 45 so about 6.71 so ur right
User Yisu
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Answer:

The square root of 45

Explanation:

9^2-6^2=c^2

81-36=c^2

45=c^2

c=sqrt(45)

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