Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$c^{2}=a^{2}+b^{2}$$, where \(a = 3.1\), \(b=8.2\)

Step2: Substitute values

$$c^{2}=3.1^{2}+8.2^{2}=9.61 + 67.24=76.85$$

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

$$c=\sqrt{76.85}\approx8.8$$

Answer:

\(8.8\)