Question

Assume that a, b, and c are sides of a right triangle as shown in this picture. If side a = 27 cm and side c = 45 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side b in cm.


36

44

58

64

Answer 1

Answer:

36

Step-by-step explanation:

b= √(c²-a²)

b= √(45²-27²)

b= √(2025-729)

b= √(1296)

b= 36