Question

The right triangle ABC is shown below. Find the missing side by using the Pythagorean theorem,if a=6ft and b=8ft​

Answer 1

Answer:

c = 10 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2  (By the Pythagoras Theorem)

c^2 = 6^2 + 8^2 = 100

c + sqrt 100 = 10.

Answer 2

Answer:

c = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras' theorem

The square on the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the other 2 sides, that is

c² = a² + b² ← substitute values

c² = 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100 ( take the square root of both sides )

c = $\sqrt{100}$ = 10