SOLUTION: use the pythagorean theorem to find the indicated quantity. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. 14^2 = 5^2 + a^2

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Question 244969: use the pythagorean theorem to find the indicated quantity. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
14^2 = 5^2 + a^2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
14^2 = 5^2 + a^2
a^2 = 196 - 25
a^2 = 171
a = sqrt(171)
a = 13.077
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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