Calculate Triangle Side AC: Using 3-4 Right Triangle Measurements

Question

Look at the triangle in the diagram. Calculate the length of side AC.

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Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Find AC
00:03 We'll use the Pythagorean theorem in a right triangle
00:08 We'll substitute appropriate values and solve for AC
00:21 Take the square root
00:28 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the exercise, we have to use the Pythagorean theorem:

A²+B²=C²

 

We replace the data we have:

3²+4²=C²

9+16=C²

25=C²

5=C

Answer

5 cm

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