SOLUTION: If side a = 27 cm and side c = 45 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side b in cm. 2025- 729= 1296 That as far as I can get

Question 842699: If side a = 27 cm and side c = 45 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side b in cm.
2025- 729= 1296
That as far as I can get
Found 2 solutions by LinnW, ewatrrr:
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = 27 , c = 45 , b = length of unknown side
It looks like you are showing
c^2 - a^2 = b^2
2025 - 729 = b^2
1296 = b^2
The last step is to take the square root of each side

b = 36cm

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
c^2- a^2 = b^2
2025 - 729 = 1296 Good work
b^2 = 1296
b = (Using only the positive solution for unit measure)
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