Question

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

Pythagorean Theorem (Rounding)

Answer 1

3.5

Explanation:

Set up the Pythagorean Theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) where the unknown side is x:

2^2 + x^2 = 4^2

4 + x^2 = 16

x^2 = 12

x = ± sqrt(12)

x ≈ 3.5

Note: '^' means "to the power of", so '^2' means "squared"