Question 3.3. For Questions 3-4, use right triangle ABC. The figure is not drawn to scale. If AC = 8 cm and CB = 6 cm, what is the length of segment AB?

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Question 3.3. For Questions 3-4, use right triangle ABC. The figure is not drawn to scale.  If AC = 8 cm and CB = 6 cm, what is the length of segment AB?

anonymous · Answer

pythagaros's theorem should suffice

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I still don't get it :"(

anonymous · Answer

i drew horribly but please switch the labelling correctly with c and a  nw you can see that the hypotenuse is the longest segment of length 8 (AC)

anonymous · Answer

wait il draw it properly. my labelling is crappy

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Ok I got it it is 10! Thank you for trying to help! I'll rate you best answer!

anonymous · Answer

lol i was still typing the explanation but if you got it im good. im a poor teacher/tutor

anonymous · Answer

Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! Well at least you have a medal!

anonymous · Answer

lol thank you. just started here today so im still getting used to everything i.e typing math answers and such