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Solution

The images you provided contain three right-angled triangles where you need to find the missing sides. We can solve these using the Pythagorean theorem, which applies to right-angled triangles.

a. First Triangle (4m and 5m):

In this triangle, the two known sides are 4m and 5m. The missing side is the hypotenuse.

The Pythagorean theorem states that:

a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Where:

  • aa and bb are the legs of the triangle,
  • cc is the hypotenuse.

For this triangle, if 4m and 5m are the legs, we calculate the hypotenuse:

42+52=c24^2 + 5^2 = c^2

16+25=c216 + 25 = c^2

41=c241 = c^2

c=416.4mc = \sqrt{41} \approx 6.4m

So, the hypotenuse is approximately 6.4 meters.

b. Second Triangle (5cm and 6cm):

Here, we have a right-angled triangle with one leg being 5cm and the other leg being 6cm. We need to find the hypotenuse.

Using the Pythagorean theorem again:

52+62=c25^2 + 6^2 = c^2

25+36=c225 + 36 = c^2

61=c261 = c^2

c=617.81cmc = \sqrt{61} \approx 7.81cm

So, the hypotenuse is approximately 7.81 cm.

c. Third Triangle (2cm and 3cm):

For the third triangle, we are given the legs of 2cm and 3cm, and we need to find the hypotenuse.

Again, applying the Pythagorean theorem:

22+32=c22^2 + 3^2 = c^2

4+9=c24 + 9 = c^2

13=c213 = c^2

c=133.61cmc = \sqrt{13} \approx 3.61cm

So, the hypotenuse is approximately 3.61 cm.


Would you like further details or clarifications on any of these steps? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How can you apply the Pythagorean theorem to find missing legs in a right triangle if the hypotenuse is known?
  2. Can the Pythagorean theorem be used for non-right triangles?
  3. How do you know if a triangle is a right triangle based on its side lengths?
  4. What is the difference between the hypotenuse and the legs of a right triangle?
  5. How does the Pythagorean theorem relate to distance calculation in geometry?

Tip: Always double-check the units in your problem. Ensure they are consistent when applying formulas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8