Question

Referring to the figure, find the missing length.

Answer 1

Answer:

5 units

Step-by-step explanation:

here;

perpendicular (p)= 3

base (b) = 4

hypotenuse (h) = c= ?

By Pythagorean relationship;

h²=p²+b²

or, h= √(p²+b²)

or, c= √(3²+9²)

or, c= √25

hence, c=5