Question

Solve for b.
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b = [?]
b
Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2

Answer 1

b= the square root of 20

Explanation:

if a^2+b^2=c^2, then c^2-a^2=b^2. 6^2-4^2=c^2. So 36-16=b^2. 36-16=20.20=b^2, then take the square root of both sides to get b= the square root of 20.