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OpenStudy (sbuck98):

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OpenStudy (sbuck98):

OpenStudy (astrophysics):

\[a^2+b^2 = c^2\] this is pythagorean theorem |dw:1455239929469:dw|

OpenStudy (igreen):

Like it says, use the Pythagorean theorem. \(\sf a^2 + b^2 = c^2\) Where 'a' and 'b' are the two legs, and 'c' is the hypotenuse. Plug the numbers in and simplify.

pooja195 (pooja195):

@sbuck98 have you figured it out or are you stuck?

OpenStudy (astrophysics):

\[a^2+b^2 = c^2 \implies (5)^2 + (12)^2 = c^2 \] do you know how to solve for c?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

I'm still stuck:(

pooja195 (pooja195):

5^2=5*5 = ?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

25

OpenStudy (astrophysics):

Hint: \[x^2 = stuff \implies \sqrt{(x)^2} = \sqrt{stuff} \implies x = \sqrt{stuff}\] we'll stay away from plus/ minus for now :P

pooja195 (pooja195):

12^2=12*12=?

OpenStudy (anitas.):

\[a^2+b^2=c^2 5^2+12^2==c^2 25+144=c^2\] then subtract 144 from 25 and you get ur answer

pooja195 (pooja195):

@sbuck98 ?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

so it's 119?

pooja195 (pooja195):

Nope 12 x 12=?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

144

pooja195 (pooja195):

Good 25+144= ?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

169

pooja195 (pooja195):

Perf now to isolate the c \[\huge~\rm~\bf~\sqrt{c^2}=\sqrt{169}\]

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

25

OpenStudy (anitas.):

oops sorry i meant add lol

pooja195 (pooja195):

not quite what's the square root of 169?

pooja195 (pooja195):

If you can't figure it out break it into factors what numbers multiply to make 169?

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

84

pooja195 (pooja195):

nope... 12 x 12=144 right? 169 is a perfect square |dw:1455240827742:dw|

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