SOLUTION: 4. In a right triangle find the length of the side not given b=2 and c=√13

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Question 310610: 4. In a right triangle find the length of the side not given
b=2 and c=√13
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 + (2)^2 = (√13)^2
We are searching for side a.
a^2 + 4 = 13
a^2 = 13 - 4
a^2 = 9
Take the square root of both sides.
sqrt{a^2} = sqrt{9}
a = 3
Done!
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