Question

Given right triangle ABC right angle at C, if A=5 and B=12 use pythagorean theorem to solve for C

Answer 1

Pythagorean theorem is
\(C=\sqrt{B^2+A^2}\)

Answer 2

A^2 + B^2 = C^2
5^2 + 12^2 = C^2
25 + 144 = C^2
169 = C^2
sq rt 169 = C
13 = C

any questions ?

Answer 3

Thank you! and no that pretty much explained it.