using the Pythagorean Theorem

the c is 26 and the a is 24 what is the b

1 answer

To find the value of side b using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can use the formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

where:
a = 24
c = 26
b = ?

Plugging in the values:

24^2 + b^2 = 26^2
576 + b^2 = 676
b^2 = 676 - 576
b^2 = 100

Taking the square root of both sides to solve for b:

b = √100
b = 10

Therefore, the length of side b is 10.