Q. Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
Identify Known Distances: Identify the known distances and the triangle sides they represent.Adam to Whitney = 21 feet (leg b), Whitney to Bella = 29 feet (hypotenuse c), Adam to Bella = ? (leg a).
Apply Pythagorean Theorem: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem: a2+b2=c2.Here, a2+212=292.
Substitute and Simplify: Substitute the known values and simplify. a2+441=841.
Solve for a2: Solve for a2.a2=841−441,a2=400.
Find Value of a: Find the value of a by taking the square root of 400.a=400,a=20.