I am sorry where did you get a from
b=2, c=�ã 29
I think I got it is the answer a=5
You solve for a using a^2 + b^2 = c^2 because it is the unknown value. I'm not exactly sure if that was what you were asking..
You're very close. However, you solved the equation like this:
a^2 + b^2 = c
5^2 + 2^2 = c
25 + 4 = c
29 = c
I think you forgot to mess with c^2:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 + 2^2 = 29^2
a^2 + 4 = 841 (once you subtract 4 from 841, you must take the square root of both sides)
a^2 = 837
a = sqrt of 837
You will get a decimal, so round the answer off to the place value your assignment says. Does this method make sense? I hope I explained it okay.
The question is unclear.
Is c the longest side, or is it adjacent to the right angle?
As it is, there are two answers.
Case 1:
If c is the longest side, then we have
a² + 2² = (√29)²
a² = 29 - 4 =25
a=5
Case 2:
If c is one side adjacent to the right angle, we have
2²+(√29)² = a²
4+29 = a²
a=√33
I'm sorry, but it seems like there might be a mistake or misunderstanding in your question. It seems that you have provided the values for variables b and c, but you mentioned the letter "a" without any context or value associated with it.
If you meant to ask something specific about variables b and c, or if you have any other questions or clarifications, please let me know and I'll be happy to help!