Question

If the lengths of the sides of a right triangle T are 3^2, 4^2, and y, what are both possible values of y?

Answer 1

+ 5 or - 5

Explanation:

Using pythagoras theorem;

y^2 = 3^2 + 4^2

y^2 = 9 + 16

y^2 = 25

y =
`√(25)`

y = + 5 or - 5