Question

Solving Right Triangles.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

The missing side of the triangle is the hypotenuse. We are given the length for both legs. To find the midding leg, we need to use teh Pythagorean Theorem.

Pythagorean Theorem: a²+b²=c²

A and b are the legs, while c is the hypotenuse. We plug in the legs and solve for c.

2²+3.6²=c²           [exponent]

4+12.96=c²          [add]

16.96=c²              [square root both sides]

$c=\sqrt{16.96}$

Now that we have found the hypotenuse, we know the answer is C.

Answer 2

Hello!

$\large\boxed{\sqrt{16.96}cm}$

Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the missing side of the triangle:

a² + b² = c²

Plug in the given side lengths to solve for "c", or the Hypotenuse:

(2)² + (3.6)² = c²

4 + 12.96 = c²

16.96 = c²

Take the square root of both sides:

√16.96 = c