Question

Find the length of the missing side

Answer 1

Answer:
`b=√(45)` or b=6.71 in.

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean Theorem

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

In this case, a=2in and c=7in, and we're solving for b.

`(2)^2+b^2= (7)^2\\4+b^2= 49\\b^2=45\\b=√(45)`

Therefore, b=6.71 in.