Question

Based on this picture and your knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorm, what is the ara of the empty square?

Answer 1

100 units^2

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

8^2+6^2=c^2

64+36=c^2

100=c^2 (area of square)

10=c (length of hypotenuse)

Therefore, the area of the square is 100 units^2