Assume that a, b, and c are sides of a right triangle as shown in this picture. If side b = 240 cm and side c = 244 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side a in cm.

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Assume that a, b, and c are sides of a right triangle as shown in this picture. If side b = 240 cm and side c = 244 cm, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side a in cm.

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anonymous · Answer

the formula you need is on the pic

anonymous · Answer

a=sqrt(c^2-b^2). just plug in the numbers for c and b

anonymous · Answer

Oh alright i gotcha (: thank youu! x