Question

Find the missing side

Answer 1

`6.5`

Explanation:

`{6}^(2) + {2.5}^(2) = {x}^(2) \\ 36 + 6.25 = {x}^(2) \\ 42.25 = {x}^(2) \\ \\ x = √(42.25) \\ x = 6.5`

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

It's easy if you use a calculator.

Thanks.

Answer 2

The answer you are looking for is 6.5.

To find this answer, you use the equation a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse (the side with x in this case).

Next, fill in a and b with the two values given. Doing so will make the equation say 6² + 2.5² = c².

Now you solve for c.

6² = 36 and 2.5² = 6.25. (36 + 6.25 = c²)

36 + 6.25 = 42.25. (42.25 = c²)

√42.25 = 6.5. (6.5 = c)

Thus meaning 6.5 is the answer. I hope this helps!