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Can anyone help me solve this problem?

Can anyone help me solve this problem?-example-1

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the answer is 8.9 units
4^2+8^2=x^2
80=x^2
8.9≈x
User Szamanm
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Hello There!!

Given


\text{Base = 4} \\ \text{Perpendicular= 8}

To Find

Hypotenuse of the triangle.

Assuming,


\text{Perpendicular = ‘a’}


\text{Base = ‘b’}


\text{Hypotenuse= ‘c’}

Solution


\text{(c)² = (a)² + (b)²} \\ \\ \implies \text{ (c)² = (8)² + (4)²} \\ \\ \implies \text{(c)}^(2) = 64 + 16 \\ \\ \implies \text{(c)}^(2) = 80 \\ \\ \implies \text{(c)} = √(80) \\ \\ \implies\text{(c)} = 8.94


\text{Rounding it to the nearest tenth = 8.9}


\therefore \text{Hypotenuse of the triangle = 8.9}

Option D= 8.9 units is the correct answer

Hope this helps!!

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