Question

Solve for the missing side multiple choice please answer

Answer 1

square root of 53. The first option on the list.

Explanation:

So for this problem, you have to apply the pythagorean theorem.

a^2+b^2=c^2

2^2+7^2= c^2

4+49=c^2

53= c^2

c= square root of 53

answer: Squuare root of 53

Answer 2

x = sqrt45

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + 2^2 = 7^2

a^2 + 4 = 49

a^2 = 45

x = sqrt45 or 6.7 (approx.)