Answer:
b = 11
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Trigonometry
Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
- a is a leg
- b is another leg
- c is hypotenuse
Explanation:
Step 1: Identify
We are given a right triangle. We can use PT to solve the missing side.
Step 2: Define
leg a = 60
hypotenuse c = 61
leg b = ?
Step 3: Find leg b
- Substitute: 60² + b² = 61²
- Exponents: 3600 + b² = 3721
- Isolate b term: b² = 121
- Isolate b: b = 11