Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$c^2=a^2 + b^2$$
Here, \(a = 3\) and \(b=2\). So, \(c^2=3^2+2^2\).

Step2: Calculate \(c^2\)

\(3^2 = 9\), \(2^2=4\). Then \(c^2=9 + 4=13\).

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

\(c=\sqrt{13}\approx3.6\) (rounded to the nearest tenth).

Answer:

\(3.6\) centimeters