Question

Find the missing length.

Answer 1

c =
`√(73)`

Explanation:

c is the hypotenuse ( side opposite to the right angle )

So,

`c^(2)` =
`8^(2)` +
`3^(2)` (Pythagoras theorem)

c =
`√(64 + 9)`

c =
`√(73)`

Answer 2

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Answer:

c = √73

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem tells you that ...

c² = a² + b²

The sides you choose to call 'a' and 'b' don't matter. We can let 'a' be the left side and 'b' be the top side. Then we have ...

c² = 3² +8² = 9 + 64 = 73

Taking the square root gives ...

c = √73