Question

Please help :/ it’s pythagorean theorem

Answer 1

1. 10.9ft
2. 13.7ft

Explanation:

The formula for Pythagorean theorem is [ a² + b² = c² ]. We are already given "a" and "c" for both problems, so, solve the theorem for b.

Question 1:

5² + b² = 12²

25 + b² = 144

b² = 119

√b = √119

b ≈ 10.9ft

Question 2:

6² + b² = 15²

36 + b² = 225

b² = 189

√b = √189

b = 13.7ft

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