In class, Darrell sits directly behind Terry, 6 feet away, and directly to the left of Marc, 4 feet away.
What is the approximate distance in feet between Terry and Marc?
Draw a picture and use pythagorean theorem
A.) 24
B.)7
C.)10
D.) 52

Question

In class, Darrell sits directly behind Terry, 6 feet away, and directly to the left of Marc, 4 feet away.
What is the approximate distance in feet between Terry and Marc?
Draw a picture and use pythagorean theorem
A.) 24
B.)7
C.)10
D.) 52

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

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can you proceed now?

anonymous · Answer

Pythagorean Theorem: 
$$a^2 + b^2 = c^2 $$
Where: 
c is the longest side of the triangle
a and b are the other two sides

harsimran_hs4 · Answer

@Ashley1998 
did you get started??

anonymous · Answer

So based on @harsimran_hs4 drawaing, you have a and b. 
So a = 4 & b = 6
$$4^2 + 6^2 = c^2 $$

anonymous · Answer

$$4^{2} + 6^{2}=24$$

anonymous · Answer

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harsimran_hs4 · Answer

16 + 36 = 52 (not 24)
c= sqrt(52)