to the nearest tenth what is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle if one side measures 4.5meters and the other side measures 9 meters.

Answer 1

Hi Cristiana,

The Pythagorean Theorem will help us find the hypotenuse (c) of a right triangle, given the lengths of the other two sides (a and b).

The theorem: a² + b² = c².

Plugging in the given side lengths, we get 4.5² + 9² = c².

To find the length of the hypotenuse, solve for c (and then round to the nearest tenth).

Answer 2

Hi Cristiana!

For this question, we want to use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the length of the hypotenuse.

a²+b²=c², where c is the hypotenuse of the right triangle and a and b are the other two sides. Plugging in the values we are given, we get:

4.5²+9²=c², 20.25+81=c², 101.25=c²,

Take the square root of each side of the equation to solve for c and: c = 10.1 meters long

Hope this helps!