Question

Find the missing length of the triangle.
a=in

Answer 1

9in

Explanation:

is a right triangle so you can use Pythagorean Th.

(10.6)²= (5.6)² + a², subtract (5.6)² from both sides

(10.6)²- (5.6)² = a²

81 =a², squareroot both sides

√81= √a²

±9 = a we only consider the positive solution because we use it for measurements so a=9

Answer 2

a=9

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

a^2+5.6^2=10.6^2

a^2+ 31.36=112.36

-31.36 -31.36

a^2=81

a=
`√(81)`

a=9