Question

1. if a = 16 and b= 12, find c

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

The pythagorean theorem states that

`a^2+b^2=c^2`

So
`16^2 + 12^2 = c^2\\256+144 = c^2\\400 = c^2`

You would then do

`400 = c^2\\√(400) = c`

Because a square root is the opposite of a square.

`√(400) = 20`

because 20 * 20 = 400