Question

Find the length of b using the Pythagorean theorem

Answer 1

Answer:

b = 32 units

Step-by-step explanation:

by Pythagoras theorem,

(40)^2 = 24^2 + b^2

1600 = 576 + b^2

1600 - 576 = b^2

1024 = b^2

b = √1024

b = 32

Answer 2

Answer:

the Pythagorean theorem states:  

a^2 + b^2 = c^2  in your case a=24 and c=40

Step-by-step explanation:

24^2 + b^2 = 40^2

24x24 + b^2 = 40x40

(576 + b^2 = 1600)  

b^2 = 1600 - 576

b^2 = 1024

b= √1024

b = 32

Final answer: 32