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For each problem, find the missing value using the Pythagorean Theorem

For each problem, find the missing value using the Pythagorean Theorem-example-1
User Hokerie
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Answer:
√(66)

Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem says that a^2 + b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the two legs.

In this care leg 1 is 4 and leg two is the square root of 50. So we will square them to find c which is the hypotenuse.

4^2 +
√(50) ^2 = C^2

16 + 50 = c^2

66 = c^2

c =
√(66)

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