Question

Using the graph above, find the approximate length of side UW.

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Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

7.8102...

Explanation:

to find UW we must use the Pythagoras theorem:
`a^(2)` +
`b^(2)` =
`c^(2)`

so the length of side VW is 6 units let this be a.

the length of side VU is 5 units, this will be b

`6^(2)` = 36
`5^(2)` = 25

25+36 = 61

then you take the square root of 61,
`√(61)`

the side is approximately 7.8102...