Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the unknown side length in the given triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
(1 point)
• 234
• 14.7
• 15.3
• 216
5 answers
Without the given triangle, it is not possible to determine the unknown side length.
Based on the information i gave you which option choice might be correct
Based on the information provided (which is only a list of options without any context or additional information), it is not possible to determine which option choice might be correct. Without knowing the specific measurements or angles of the triangle, it is not possible to apply the Pythagorean Theorem or determine the unknown side length.
The left side is 15
The bottom is 3
Which is the number for the right side
The bottom is 3
Which is the number for the right side
To find the missing side length in a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
In this case, we are given the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle:
Left side: 15
Bottom: 3
We can label the unknown side as the hypotenuse. Let's call it c.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can write:
c^2 = 15^2 + 3^2
c^2 = 225 + 9
c^2 = 234
To find the length of the hypotenuse (c), we need to take the square root of both sides:
c = √234
Using a calculator to find the square root of 234, rounded to the nearest tenth, we get:
c ≈ 15.3
So, the correct answer choice for the length of the right side is 15.3.
In this case, we are given the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle:
Left side: 15
Bottom: 3
We can label the unknown side as the hypotenuse. Let's call it c.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can write:
c^2 = 15^2 + 3^2
c^2 = 225 + 9
c^2 = 234
To find the length of the hypotenuse (c), we need to take the square root of both sides:
c = √234
Using a calculator to find the square root of 234, rounded to the nearest tenth, we get:
c ≈ 15.3
So, the correct answer choice for the length of the right side is 15.3.