Question

A right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 42 feet and a length of another side of 31 feet. How long is the third side of the triangle?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem:

c² = a² + b²

Here, c = 42 and a = 31.

42² = 31² + b²

b = √803

b ≈ 28.3