Answer:
8.94
Explanation:
Given that
qs = 12cm
qr = 8cm
Required
rs
Using the pythagoras theorem
Let us assume qs is the hypotenuse side
qs² = qr² + rs²
12² = 8² + rs²
144 = 64 +rs²
rs² = 144 - 64
rs² = 80
rs = √80
rs = 8.94
Hence the value of rs is 8.94