Question

Does someone mind helping me with this question? Thank you!

Answer 1

I dont mind :D These were my favorite! They are actually really simple. Dont overthink it. It even gave you a hint!

It says a^2 + b^2 = c^2

We can substitute what we do have which is a = 10 and c = 15

10^2 + b^2 = 15^2

Now we square it

100 + b^2 = 225

Next, all we have to do is subtract the 100 from our answer so 225-100 which is 125, so b has to be 125!!! Because 125 + 100 is 225 :D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

• Hypotenuse ( c )= 15
• Side 1 ( a )= 10

To find:

The length of "b" using Pythagoras Theorem.

Solution:

`{a}^(2) + {b}^(2) = {c}^(2)`

`{10}^(2) + {b}^(2) = {15}^(2)`

`b = {15}^(2) - {10}^(2)`

`{b}^(2) = 125`

`b = √(125)`

`b = 11.18033989`

`b = 11.2 \: (nearest \: tenth)`

Therefore, the length of "b" is 11.2