Question

Find the length of c using the Pythagorean thereom

Answer 1

c = 13

Explanation:

1. Pythagorean theorem states that c^2 = a^2 + b^2

2. In this case, a = 5, b = 12. Therefore, the equation is:

c^2 = 5^2 + 12^2

3. c^2 = 25+144 = 169

4. square root both sides

5. c = 13, c = -13

6. c = 13 since a length cannot be negative.

7. Final answer: C = 13