Find each missing length using pythagorean theorem.

a. x = 5

b. y ≈ 14.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean theorem is:

c² = a² + b²

where c is the hypotenuse (the longest side, opposite of the right angle) and a and b are the legs.

a. c² = a² + b²

c² = 3² + 4²

c² = 9 + 16

c² = 25

c = 5

b. c² = a² + b²

18² = y² + 11²

324 = y² + 121

203 = y²

y ≈ 14.2

x = 5

y = 14.25

Step-by-step explanation:

4a) The Pythagorean theorem is expressed as

Hypotenuse^2 = opposite side^ + adjacent side ^2

Looking at the triangle,

Hypotenuse = x

Opposite side = 3

Adjacent side = 4

Therefore,

x^2 = 3^2 + 4^2

x^2 = 9 + 16 = 25

x = √25 = 5

4b) Looking at the triangle,

Hypotenuse = 18

Opposite side = 11

Adjacent side = y

Therefore,

18^2 = 11^2 + y^2

y^2 = 18^2 - 11^2

y^2 = 324 - 121

y^2 = 203

y = 14.25

y/x=18

step-by-step explanation:

start with a line segment pq that we will copy. mark a point r that will be one endpoint of the new line segment. set the compasses' point on the point p of the line segment to be copied. adjust the compasses' width to the point q. the compasses' width is now equal to the length of the line segment pq.

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