Find the length of the missing side using the pythagorean theorem

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asked Jan 11, 2023 186k views

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Steve Brownell · Answer 1 · 2023-01-17T15:24:22+0000

Answer:

3

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a²+b²=c²

You can fill in the numbers you know: a²+4²=5²

(Hypotenuse must be side c)

Square those numbers and you have: a²+16=25

Subtract 16 from both sides: a²=9

Square root both sides and you get: a=3