Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$$
Here \(a = 3\), \(b = 4\). Substitute values:
$$3^{2}+4^{2}=c^{2}$$

Step2: Calculate squares

$$9 + 16=c^{2}$$
$$25=c^{2}$$

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

Take square root of both sides:
$$c=\sqrt{25}$$
$$c = 5$$

Answer:

\(5\)