SOLUTION: Hi ,is it possible to get the square root of a hypotenuse with out a calculator ? A2+B2 =C2 This is a formula that calculates how long a rafter would be in a right angle t

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Question 1132580: Hi ,is it possible to get the square root of a hypotenuse with out a calculator ?

A2+B2 =C2
This is a formula that calculates how long a rafter would be in a right angle triangle. I need to learn how to figure this out for a test I’m taking for my job that I am going for !
Thank you very much for your time
Thanks Larry

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, it's possible.

Write the formula like this:



Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you mean how to find a square root with paper & pencil?

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