Question

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth

Pythagorean Theorem (Rounding)

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorum:
`a^2+b^2=c^2`

Solving:

`a^2+7^2=25^2`

`a^2+49=625`

`a^2=579`

`√(a^2) = √(579)`

`a=24`

Checking:

`24^2+7^2=25^2`

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem:

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

See the attached image.