Using the pythagorean theorem, how do you solve for the missing side given a = 24 and b = 45, then c?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

#c = 51#

The Pythagorean Theorem is #a^2 + b^2 = c^2#

#a=24# #b=45# #c=?#

#24^2 + 45^2 = c^2#

#576 + 2025 = c^2#

#2601 = c^2#

#sqrt2601 = c#

#c = 51#

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Answer 2

Genesis Allen

To solve for the missing side (c) using the Pythagorean theorem, you can use the formula: c^2 = a^2 + b^2.

Substituting the given values, we have: c^2 = 24^2 + 45^2.

Calculating the squares: c^2 = 576 + 2025.

Adding the values: c^2 = 2601.

Taking the square root of both sides: c = √2601.

Simplifying: c = 51.

Therefore, the missing side (c) is equal to 51.

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