Question

I need help with this question....
The formula c=square root a^2+b^2 represents the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with side lengths a and b. solve the equation for b. show the work.

Answer 1

c = sqrt(a^2 +b^2) squared both sides and will get

c^2 = a^2 +b^2 subtract from both sides a^2

c^2 -a^2 = b^2 make squareroot from both sides and will get

b = sqrt(c^2 -a^2)

hope helped

Answer 2

catie this is understandably ?

Answer 3

or do you have questions ?

Answer 4

no this is perfect thank you!
but I do have another question that i need help on