Question

Can anyone help me find the unknown side length in this right triangle.

Answer 1

`c=15`

Explanation:

You can use Pythagoras theorem to find the value of c

Formula to find the hypotenuse:

`c=\sqrt{a^(2)+b^(2) }`

The value of a in the formula will be the height & the value for b in the formula is the base.

Now, add the values in the formula:

`c=\sqrt{9^(2)+12^(2) }`

`c=√(81+144 )`

`c=√(225)`

`c=15.96871942`

You can simply say that:

`c=15`

I hope this helps :)

Answer 2

9sqrd= 81

12sprd= 144

144+81= 225

`√(225)`= 15

so c=15

ps. use Pythagoras to help you.