Question

Find the missing side length using the Pythagorean Theorem. a²+6² = c²

Answer 1

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello!

In the Pythagorean theorem, the summation of the square of the legs in a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.

Let a and b be the legs, and c is the hypotenuse.

a² + b² = c²

In this equation, the hypotenuse is 30, and the measure of one leg is 24.

We can solve this by plugging in the values.

• a² + b² = c²
• 24² + b² = 30²
• 576 + b² = 900
• 324 = b²
• b = 18

So the missing side length is 18.