SOLUTION: use the pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse of this triangle: 3 cm and 6 cm.
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Question 715263: use the pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse of this triangle: 3 cm and 6 cm.
Answer by Simnepi(216) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagoras theorem is where and and b are the lengths of the short sides and c is the length of the hypotenuse.
so, substituting values we get
therefore
so
to find c we take square roots i.e.
using a calculator we find
c=6.7 cm to 1 decimal place
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