Question

what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = kilometers

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$c^{2}=a^{2}+b^{2}$$, where \(a = 1.7\), \(b=1.4\)

Step2: Substitute values

$$c^{2}=1.7^{2}+1.4^{2}=2.89 + 1.96=4.85$$

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

$$c=\sqrt{4.85}\approx2.2$$

Answer:

\(2.2\)