Concept explainers
To find: the missing measure
Answer to Problem 18PT
The value of b is 10 in.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
As per the Pythagorean Theorem, in a right angled
In the given figure the legs are given to be 24 in and 26 in and the hypotenuse is given to be equal to variable b.
Thus from Pythagorean Theorem,
Thus,
It is noted that both negative and positive value on square rooting is obtained.
Omit the negative answer since distance is required to be found out which can’t be negative.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of b is 10in.
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