Question

Need help finding the length of the missing side

Answer 1

54

Explanation:

Use the formula a
`a^(2)`+
`b^(2)`=
`c^(2)`

Where a is the 20cm side and b is the base which is 48 cm and c is the hypotenuse of the triangle. Let's solve it;

`20^(2) +48^(2) = c^(2)`

now lets expand the following equation:

400 + 2304 =
`c^(2)`

2704 =
`c^(2)`

thus c= 52 and that's the answer.

Answer 2

52 Do you need the work?