Question

1. Find the length of the missing side:

(a)
(b)|
12 ft.
5m
?
16 ft.
Im

Answer 1

a= 20ft

b=10.3m

Explanation:

using Pythagoras theorem

hyp^2=opp^2 + adj^2

the slant side is the hypotenuse

taking the first one for example

hyp^2= 12^2 + 16^2

hyp^2= 144 + 256

hyp^2= 400

hyp= square root of 400

hyp= 20ft