Question

Find the length of side a of a right triangle to the nearest 0.001 if side b =2.545 and c =5.850

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

5.850^2 = a^2 + 2.545^2

a = sqrt ( 5.850^2 - 2.545^2) = 5.267 units