Question

Which shows the correct set up of the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the missing side in this triangle?
(picture and answer options below)

Answer 1

using Pythagoras Theorem:

a² + b² = c²

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AC² + CB² = AB²

14² + CB² = 33.11²

a² + 14² = 33.11²

Answer 2

Apply Pythagorean theorem

• Option A is correct

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail B^2=33.11^2-14^2$

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail B^2=1096.3-196$

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail B^2=1000$

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail B=31.62$