Question

solve for c.
5
3
c
c = ?
pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²
round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute values into Pythagorean theorem

$$3^2 + 5^2 = c^2$$

Step2: Calculate squares

$$9 + 25 = c^2$$
$$34 = c^2$$

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

$$c=\sqrt{34}$$
$$c\approx5.83$$

Answer:

\(5.83\)