Question

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
16 and 12

Answer 1

Third side = 3√3

Explanation:

Apply pythagorean theorem, which is a² + b² = c²

Where,

a = ?

b = 3

c = 6

Substitute

a² + 3² = 6²

a² = 6² - 3²

a² = 27

a = √27

a = √(9 × 3)

a = 3√3