Question

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in simplest radical form.
5
6

Answer 1

`c=√(61)`

Explanation:

Assuming it's a right triangle, you would have to use the Pythagorean Theorem which states:

`a^(2) +b^(2) =c^(2)`

Assuming we're looking for the hypotenuse:

`5^(2) +6^(2) =c^(2)`

`25+36=c^(2)`

`61=c^(2)`

`√(61) =c`