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10 points, please help​

10 points, please help​-example-1

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Answer: 8 inches

Step-by-step explanation:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
6^2 + b^2 = 10^2
36 + b^2 = 100
b^2 = 64
(Have to find the square root of 64)
= 8 inches
User Zeyang Lin
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Hey mate ,

We have been given value of perpendicular and hypotenuse of a right angle triangle and asked us to find the missing side i.e the base

  • Perpendicular :- 6 inches
  • Hypotenuse :- 10 inches

So , According to Pythagoras theorem

Hypotenuse ² = Perpendicular² + base²

  • putting the known values ,

(10in.)² = (6in.)² + base²

100 - 36 Inches = base²

64inches = base²

  • transferring the square to the opposite side

√64 inches = base

Base :- 8 inches

User Djalmafreestyler
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