ERROR ANALYSIS c2 = a2 + b2 26 10 x2 = 102 + 262 %3D x2 = 100 + 676 %3D x2 = 776 x = V776 x= 27.9 1) Describe the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem. 2) Correct the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem.

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ERROR ANALYSIS
c2 = a2 + b2
26
10
x² = 10² + 262
%3D
x2 = 100 + 676
x2 = 776
x = V776
x 27.9
1) Describe the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem.
2) Correct the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem.
Transcribed Image Text:ERROR ANALYSIS c2 = a2 + b2 26 10 x² = 10² + 262 %3D x2 = 100 + 676 x2 = 776 x = V776 x 27.9 1) Describe the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem. 2) Correct the error in using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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