Question

Use Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side length. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

15.1

Explanation:

Answer 2

15.1

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is

a^2 +b^2 = c^2

23^2 + b^2 = 27.5^2

529 +b^2 =756.25

Subtract 529 from each side

529-529+b^2 =756.25-529

b^2 =227.25

Take the square root of each side

b =sqrt(227.25)

b =15.07481343

To the nearest tenth

b = 15.1