Question

Examine the right triangle.

Triangle A B C. Side A C is 3 meters, C B is 5 meters, and hypotenuse A B is c.

What is the length of the hypotense,c?
StartRoot 26 EndRootm
StartRoot 29 EndRootm
StartRoot 34 EndRootm
StartRoot 36 EndRootm
PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

StartRoot 34 EndRoot

Explanation:

c² = 3² + 5²

c² = 9 + 25

c² = 34

c = sqrt(34)

Answer 2

sqrt(34) = c

Explanation:

We can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + 5^2 = c^2

9+25 = c^2

34 = c^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(34) = sqrt(c^2)

sqrt(34) = c