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(Pythagorean theorem) find the missing side length. Round to the nearest hundredth (show steps)

(Pythagorean theorem) find the missing side length. Round to the nearest hundredth-example-1
User Artych
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square root of 29.00

Explanation:

5square +2square=29 to the nearest hundredth 29.00 .but there is no square root of 29

User Pgl
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Answer:

5.39

Explanation:

To find the third side (let's call it x) you plug the side lengths given into the Pythagorean theorem to get:

5² + 2² = x²

Which, simplified, is:

25 + 4 = x²

And to get x, you do:

x=√(29)

So, if you want it to the nearest hundredth, it is 5.39.

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