document.write( "Question 72587: a right triangle the sides are related by pythagorean theorem, c^2=a^2+b^2 where c is the hypotenuse . find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet show work please \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #51893 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Pythagoras determined (hypotenuse)^2 = (side 1)^2 + (side 2)^2 \n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 3^2 + 4^2 \n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 9 + 16 \n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 25 \n" ); document.write( "hypotenuse = 5 \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |