Find the length of the missing side in the right triangle. One side's length is 6 and the other's is 10.

A. 18
B. 17
C. 4
D. 8

I think you're supposed to use the Pythagorean Theorem?

Question

Find the length of the missing side in the right triangle. One side's length is 6 and the other's is 10. 

A. 18
B. 17
C. 4
D. 8 

I think you're supposed to use the Pythagorean Theorem?

anonymous · Answer

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directrix · Answer

The formula is attached.

directrix · Answer

10² = 6² + y²   @GrimTheReaper  Solve the equation for y.

anonymous · Answer

Ahh, okay. I was doing it the wrong way. No wonder I kept getting the wrong answer. xD I was so confused.

directrix · Answer

Go ahead and work the problem. We can compare answers, okay?

anonymous · Answer

I think I've got it now. Thank you for the reply. :3

directrix · Answer

You are welcome.