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Solve for b.

5
b
8
b = ✓ [?]
Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
+
Enter

Solve for b. 5 b 8 b = ✓ [?] Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2 + Enter-example-1

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Answer: 6.25

Explanation:

a2 + b2 = c2

b2 = c2 - a2

b2 = (8*8) - (5*5)

b2 = 64 - 25

b2 = 39

b =
√(39)

b = 6.25

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