If a right angled triangle has 3 sides a, b and c when a=3, b=6, what is the value of c?

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Trevon Cannon

27 September, 12:32

If a right angled triangle has 3 sides a, b and c when a=3, b=6, what is the value of c?

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Lorelei Aguilar · Answer 1

c = 3√5 ≈ 6.708

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem because this is a right triangle.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + 6^2 = c^2

9 + 36 = c^2

45 = c^2

√45 = c

c = 3√5 ≈ 6.708