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How do I do this? Please help

How do I do this? Please help-example-1
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Since this is a right triangle, you use pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2, with a and b being sides and c being the hypotenuse. Here, the hypotenuse = 3 and one of the side lengths is 2 and the other is z, so your equation should be 2^2 + z^2 = 3^2 (you can switch up whether the 2 or z goes first). Then, simplify so your equation should be 4 + z^2 = 9. Subtract 4 from both sides to get z^2 = 5. Square root both sides. Your answer should be the square root of 5. Since it is asking for a decimal, your answer should be 2.2 (rounded to the tenths place).
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Answer:

2.2cm

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

a^2+2^2=3^2

a^2+4=9

a^2=5

a=2.2360679774997

to 1 dp

a=2.2

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