Question

Use the pythagorean theorem to find the value of c.​

Answer 1

c =
`√(296)`

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' theorem in the right triangle , with c the hypotenuse

c² = 10² + 14² = 100 + 196 = 296 ( take the square root of both sides )

c =
`√(296)` ≈ 17.2 ( to 1 dec. place )