Question

Can you guys help check my answer?

Answer 1

Ok here it is:

The information given represents lengths of sides of a right triangle with c the hypotenuse. Find the correct missing length to the nearest hundredth. A calculator may be helpful.

a = ?, b = 11, c = 17

A.
12.75

B.
13.20

C.
12.96

D.
13.12

Answer 2

I tried each one into the ? mark and I'm supposed to get 17.

Answer 3

For A I got 16.84

Answer 4

C. 12.96

@TakeA.I.M.

Answer 5

B. 17.18

Answer 6

C 16.99 And D. 17.12

Answer 7

B. 17.18

Answer 8

I thought it was C because Its closer than the rest to 17 as 16.99

Answer 9

\[a^2= c^2-b^2= 17^2-11^2=289-121=168\]
\[a=\sqrt{168}=12.96\]

Answer 10

@TakeA.I.M.

Answer 11

Ok thanx you gave me a formula :D