In right triangle ABC, angle C is a right angle, AB = 13and BC = 5 What is the length of AC? Draw the triangle to help visualize the problem.
no
149
Use Pythagoras' theorem for a right angle triangle to find the length of the 3rd side.
12 2
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no
12
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yes
149
Use Pythagoras' theorem for a right angle triangle to find the length of the 3rd side.
12squigally2
12 2
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By using Pythagoras' theorem for a right angle triangle if side AB is the hypotenuse it is the square root of 149 which is about 12.207 rounded to three decimal places
The given dimensions would not make a right angle triangle because they don't comply with Pythagoras' theorem for a right angle triangle.
If CB is the hypotenuse, then AB measures, √ (62 - 52) = √ 11 = 3.3166 (4dp) If AB is the hypotenuse then it measures, √ (62 + 52) = √ 61 = 7.8102 (4dp)