Question

Problem 4: Find the length of the missing side for this right triangle. (Estimate an irrational answer to two decimal places.)​

Answer 1

Answer: 13

Explanation

Use the Pythagorean Theorem

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

5^2 + 12^2 = c^2

25+144 = c^2

169 = c^2

13 = c