Question

If b=17 and c=32, find A.

Answer 1

a=27.1

Explanation:

We're given both b and c of the Pythagorean formula, hence we work backwards to find A:

`a^2+b^2=c^2\\a^2+17^2+32^2\\a^2+289=1024\\a^2=735\\√(a^2) =√(735)\\\\a=27.1`