Question

Hi! I need help on the phytagorean theorem find the length of the hypotenuse. If someone can help it would be amazing. Thank you!

Answer 1

7.21 when rounded to the nearest tenth

Answer 2

7.21 mi. or
`√(52)`

Explanation:

This question begins with asking us to find the hypotenuse rounded to the nearest tenth.

This can easily be discovered by using the Pythagorean Theorem, a^2+b^2=c^2.

In this case we are given a & b but need to find c.

To do this, one must solve the equation.

Computational Steps:

(4) ^ 2 + (6) ^ 2 = c ^ 2

16 + 36 = c ^ 2

c =
`√(16+36)` or
`√(52)`

`√(52)` = 7.21 when rounded to the nearest tenth.