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Solve for c


Pythagorean theorem

Solve for c Pythagorean theorem-example-1

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i think the answer is 9
User Randy Stauner
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Solution :

By observing diagram clearly we can observe that there is a right angled triangle with :

  • Base, B = 3
  • Perpendicular, P = 3
  • Hypotenuse, H = c

So, to find hypotenuse, let's use Pythagoras' theorem :


\large \underline{\boxed{\bf{H^2 = B^2 + P^2}}}


\tt : \implies c^2 = 3^2 + 3^2


\tt : \implies c^2 = 9 + 9


\tt : \implies c^2 = 18


\tt : \implies c = √(18)

Hence, value of c is √18.

Solve for c Pythagorean theorem-example-1
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