Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the leg in the triangle shown below. 5, 13

Answer 1

13.9 (rounded)

Explanation:

The pathaegorean theorem is A²+B²= C²

5²=25

13²= 169

169+25=194

√194=13.9

Answer 2

Leg= Leg- hypotenuse

Explanation:

5 suquared= 25

13 squared= 169

25+169 =194

194 square root is 13.9

How to determine each side of a right triangle

if leg a is the missing side, then transform the equation to the form when a is on one side, and take a square root: a = √(c² - b²)

if leg b is unknown, then. b = √(c² - a²)

for hypotenuse c missing, the formula is. c = √(a² + b²)