Question

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Answer 1

Because of Pythagoras's theorem, we know that for a right triangle, the hypotenuse is
`a^2 + b^2 = c^2`

We know two sides, but one of those is the hypotenuse


`36^2 + b^2 = 45^2`

`1296 + b^2 = 2025`

`b^2 = 2025 - 1296`

`b^2 = 729`

`√(b^2) = √(729)`

`b = 27`

Answer 2

the base of the tent is 72 across the whole way and the hypotenuse is 45
so
to find the length of the stick call it x
half 72 to reduce it to the right hand side triangle
45²-36²=x²
x²=729
x=27 inches