SOLUTION: I am trying to use the pythagorean theorem on right triangles. We are supposed to do the theorem and end up with an answer in the format so it�s not a decimal (xsquare root sign y)

Question 1106179: I am trying to use the pythagorean theorem on right triangles. We are supposed to do the theorem and end up with an answer in the format so it�s not a decimal (xsquare root sign y). I tried this problem and ended up with 277, and when trying to reduce it, failed. The triangle has a leg (9) and another leg (14). I did a^2 + b^2 =c^2 and just couldn�t get it. Please help!

Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn:
Answer by greenestamps(13198)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

There is nothing wrong with your answer; for this problem, the answer simply can't be simplified.

That is the final answer.
Answer by ikleyn(52775)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Step 1. c^2 = a^2 + b^2 = 9^2 + 14^2 = 81 + 196 = 277. Step 2. c = .

Answer.   c = .

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