Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side of the triangle. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
a = ?, b = 5, c = 8
A. 6.0
B. 6.1
C. 6.2
D. 6.3

Answer 1

6.2

Answer 2

\[\sqrt{8^{2}-5^{2}}= 6.2\]