Question

Use the pythagorean theorem a + b = c to find the length of a triangle when a = 9 ft and b = 40 ft

Answer 1

41

Explanation:

a^2 + b ^2 =c^2

9^2 + 40^2 = c^2

81+ 1600 = c^2

1681= c^2

`\sqrt{1681` =
`\sqrt{c^(2)`

41 = c