Question

Find the missing side of the triangle . leave your answer in simplest radical form

Answer 1

Answer: B:
`√(65)`

Explanation:

The figure indicates this is a right triangle. As such, we can use the pythagorean theorem:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

16 + 49 = x^2

sqrt(65) = x

.: x =
`√(65)`