Question

The Pythagorean Theorem, given by the formula a² + b² = c², relates the

three sides of a right triangle. Solve the formula for the positive value of b in
terms of a and c.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2 subtract a^2 from both sides

b^2 = c^2 - a^2

take the positive sqrt of both sides ( since you can't have a negative length)

b = sqrt (c^2 - a^2)