Question

Find the length of a using

the Pythagorean Theorem.
8
a
6
Hint: a² + b² = c²
Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Pythagoras theorem states that

a²+b²=c²

therefore a²=b²-c²

a²=8²-6²

a=√8²-6²

=√64-36

=√28

=5.3 or approximately 5

Answer 2

Answer:5.3

Explanation:

using the Pythagorean theorem 8²-6²=28 √28=5.3