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

Pythagorean Theorem (Rounding)

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth Pythagorean-example-1

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The answer for this question is 8


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User Bruno Toffolo
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Answer:

8

Explanation:


a^2+b^2=c^2\\a^2+6^2=10^2\\a^2+36=100\\

subtract 36 from each side


a^2=64\\√(a^2=64)\\a=8

or you could recognize the 3-4-5 Pytagorean triple, as the ratio is doubled.

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