Question

Someone please help me answer this!1

Answer 1

b = 30 yd is the answer.

Explanation:

a = 40 yd

b = ?

c = 50 yd

According to the Pythagoras theorem,

a² + b² = c²

40² + b² = 50²

1600 + b² = 2500

b² = 2500 - 1600

b² = 900

b = 30 yd

∴ b = 30 yd is the length of the missing leg.