SOLUTION: A2 + B2 = C2 A=6' B=8' C=10' How did they arrive at c = 10'

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Question 4341: A2 + B2 = C2
A=6'
B=8'
C=10'
How did they arrive at c = 10'
Answer by arunpaul(104) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2 + B^2 = C^2
^ indicate square if the variable
given
A = 6'
B= 8'
putting the value of A and B in the given equation we have
or 6^2 + 8^2 = C^2
or 36 + 64 = C^2
or 100 = C^2
or 10 = C
or C = 10 (Ans)