Question

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

Answer 1

13.9

Explanation:

3rd side = a

a² + b² = c²

a² + 8² = 16²

a² + 64 = 256

a² = 192

`√(a^2) =√(192)`

a = 13.856

Rounded to tenths:

13.9