Question

3. Consider the right triangle below in which a = 5 and b = 5.

A. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for c.
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B. What is the value of c rounded to the nearest hundredth?
C. What is the value of c in simplified radical form?

Answer 1

Consider the right triangle below: State the Pythagorean Theorem as it relates to the above triangle. List the trig identities as they relate to the triangle above. Now suppose hypotenuse C represents a vector R, while sides B and A represent vector components Rx and Ry respectively. Redraw the triangle with the new labels below. Using Pythagorean Theorem, derive the equation for R.