Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the unknown side length in the given triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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To apply the Pythagorean Theorem, we need to know at least two sides of the right triangle. The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. This can be expressed as:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
where c is the length of the hypotenuse, and a and b are the lengths of the other two sides.
It seems like there might be a missing piece of information in your question, as you have not provided the lengths of any of the sides of the triangle.
Assuming we were given lengths for two sides of a right triangle, and asked to find the length of the third side, we would solve for the unknown side by rearranging the Pythagorean Theorem equation:
If c is unknown (hypotenuse):
c = √(a^2 + b^2)
If a is unknown (one of the other sides):
a = √(c^2 - b^2)
If b is unknown (the other side):
b = √(c^2 - a^2)
Once we have the correct values for a and b, we can plug them into the correct equation to find the missing side. If you provide the specific lengths for two sides of the triangle, I can demonstrate how to find the length of the missing side.
Please provide the lengths of at least two sides of the triangle in question so I can assist you further.