Question

Find the missing length of the triangle.

Answer 1

Hey there!

Solve using pythagoras theorem (it's given that is triangle is right angled. Pythagoras theorem only works in the case of right triangles) ⇨ Hypotenuse² = Base² + Altitude ²

Here,

Base = 9 mm

Hypotenuse = 15 mm

Altitude = b

Hypotenuse² = Base² + Altitude ²

15² = 9² + b²

225 = 81 + b²

225 - 81 = b²

144 = b²

√144 = b

12 mm = b

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