A homeowner is fencing in his triangular
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Answer:
x=34
Step-by-step explanation:
1. formula for Pythagorean Theorem for right trangles is <u>a^2+b^2=c^2</u>
2. a=30 and b=16, so (30)^2+(16)^2=c^2
3. (30)^2=900 and (16)^2=256
4. 900+256=1156
5. 1156=c^2
6.
7. the square root of 1156 is 34, so c=34
8. The missing side of the triangle, labeled as "x<em>"</em> is 34
Answer:
23.3
(or (let me know if you wanted this one and is you want it explained) lol)
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the length of the fence, use the Pythagorean theorem because, if you cut a rectangle diagonally, you will create two right triangles, and this formula only works with right triangles:
Insert values:
Solve for c:
Evaluate exponents
Simplify addition
Find the square root of both
The fence needs to be approximately 23.3 m.