Using the Pythagorean Theorem, if
62 + b2 = 102, then b = ?

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem, if
62 + b2 = 102, then b = ?

hartnn · Answer

you mean $\large 6^2+b^2 =10^2$
right ?

hartnn · Answer

subtract 6^2 from both sides, what u get ?

texaschic101 · Answer

Is it 6^2 or 62 ?

anonymous · Answer

yes that's what I meant  @hartnn

texaschic101 · Answer

do you know what 6^2 is ?

anonymous · Answer

12 @texaschic101

texaschic101 · Answer

no.....6^2 means 6 * 6
and 10^2 = 10 * 10
firgure those out and put them in your equation

texaschic101 · Answer

do you need help with that ?

anonymous · Answer

yess

anonymous · Answer

do I do 36*100 ?

texaschic101 · Answer

6^2 + b^2 = 10^2
36 + b^2 = 100
b^2 = 100 - 36
b^2 = 64
b = square root of 64
can you solve for b now ?

anonymous · Answer

8

texaschic101 · Answer

you got it. Do you have any questions, because I will be happy to answer them

anonymous · Answer

Describe a way you could draw two lines which are perpendicular to each other without the use of a compass and protractor, using objects you see in the classroom.

texaschic101 · Answer

I am sorry....I do not know this one

anonymous · Answer

A line that crosses parallel lines but does NOT form a 90 degree angle is called?

texaschic101 · Answer

not sure...I think it is a transversal.
You will need a second opinion on this. Geometry is not my best subject.