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Looking for right triangle side a is 1 inch long,and side b is 2 inches long. What is the length of side c?

User HayrolR
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Answer:


√(5)

Explanation:


a^(2) + b^(2) = c^(2)

In this situation a = 1, b = 2


1^(2) + 2^(2) = c^(2)

1 + 4 =
c^(2)

5 =
c^(2)

c =
√(5)

This is an important mathematical theorem to know. It's called the Pythagorean Theorem.

User Gerrat
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