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Using the Pythagorean Theorem, how do you find the length of side B given that side A = 10 and hypotenuse C = 26?

Answer 1

Abigail Allen

B = 24

Using#color(blue)" Pythagoras' theorem " " in this triangle "#

C is the hypotenuse hence : # C^2 = A^2 + B^2 #

#rArr 26^2 = 10^2 + B^2 #

#rArr B^2 = 26^2 - 10^2 = 676 - 100 = 576#

now # B^2 = 576 rArr B = sqrt576 = 24 #

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Answer 2

Eva Adamson

To find the length of side B using the Pythagorean Theorem, you can use the formula: B = √(C^2 - A^2). Plugging in the given values, B = √(26^2 - 10^2) = √(676 - 100) = √576 = 24. Therefore, the length of side B is 24.

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