Question

Solve for b.

7
b
12
b= ✓ [?]
Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
Enter

Answer 1

Answer:
`b=√(95)`

Explanation:

To solve for b, we want to use the Pythagorean Theorem as given.

b and 7 are the legs, and 12 is the hypotenuse.

`7^2+b^2=12^2` [exponent]

`49+b^2=144` [subtract both sides by 49]

`b^2=95` [square root both sides]

`b=√(95)`

Now we know
`b=√(95)`.