Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the indicated side of the following right triangle. (NOTE: The square-like symbol indicates a 90-degree angle.)

Answer 1

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 5

b = ?

c =
`√(61)`

5^2 + b^2 = (
`√(61)`)^2

25 + b^2 = 61

b^2 = 36

b = 6

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