Question

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in simplest radical form.

Answer 1

the length of the missing side is 2

Explanation:

Use a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 4

b = ?

c = 2sqrt5

4^2 + b^2 = (2sqrt5)^2

16 + b^2 = 20

subtract 16 from both sides

b^2 = 4

take the sqrt of both sides

b = 2