Question

In a certain right triangle, the two sides that are perpendicular to each other are 3.70 m and 8.00 m long. What is the length of the third side of the triangle?

Answer 1

8.8 m

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that a right triangle

Two sides are perpendicular

Let a=3.70m

b=8.00m

We have to find the length of third side of triangle.

`c^2=a^2+b^2`

By using Pythagoras theorem

`(Hypotenuse)^2=(Base)^2+(Perpendicular\;side)^2`

Substitute the values then we get

`c^2=(3.7)^2+(8)^2=13.69+64`

`c^2=77.69`

`c=√(77.69)=8.8m`

Hence, the length of third side of the triangle 8.8 m