Question

Find each of the missing sides of the right triangles using Pythagorean Theorem.1.2.418X69

Answer 1

Given:

As the triangle ABC is right triangle. To find the missing side, use the pythgorean theorem,

`\begin{gathered} \text{Hypotenuse}^2=side^2+side^2 \\ AC^2=AB^2+BC^2 \\ 50^2=48^2+x^2 \\ x^2=2500-2304 \\ x^2=196 \\ \text{Taking the square root,} \\ x=\pm14 \\ x=14\ldots\ldots\ldots.for\text{ non negative length.} \end{gathered}`

Answer: x=14