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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in simplest radical form.

√39
5
I need help asap please it’s my geometry final!

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in simplest radical form. √39 5 I-example-1
User Dus
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The answer is 8.

√39^2 + 5^2 = c^2
39 + 25 = c^2
√64 = √c^2
8 = c

There you go! I hope I helped you.
User Benoit Seguin
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

a² + b² = c²

c² = a² + b²

c² = 5² + (√39)²

c² = 25 + 39

c² = 64

c = 8

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