Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length and then round the
result to the nearest tenth.
a = 7, b = 7, C =

Answer 1

Answer:

C (Hypotenuse) = 9.9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the two sides of a triangle, where a = 7, and b = 7:

We can use the Pythagorean Theorem where it states: c² = a² + b².

Substitute the given values into the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse.

c² = a² + b²

c² = 7² + 7²

c² = 49 + 49

c² = 98

$\LARGE\mathsf{\sqrt{c^2}\:=\:\sqrt{98}}$

c = 9.89 or 9.9

Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse is 9.9, making the given triangle an isoceles triangle with two equal sides.