Explain how to correctly find the missing side
2 answers:
Pythagorean Theorem
a² + b² = c²
c = 13
a = 4
(Missing side) = b
4² + b² = 13²
16 + b² = 169
16 - 16
169 - 16 = 153
Square Root of 153 = 12.369
b = 12.369
The missing side is 12.369 (rounded to 12 as a whole number)
Because it is a right triangle, you should use the Pythagorean theorem:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Due to the fact that you have the length of the hypotenuse and one leg, you need to slightly alter the equation:
a^2 = c^2 - b^2
Then, insert your variables:
a^2 = 13^2 - 4^2
Simplify:
a^2 = 169 -16
a^2 = 153
Finally, find the square root:
a = 12.4
Your missing leg is equivalent to 12.4
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