Math Problem Statement

Solve for the hypotenuse in various right-angled triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Solution

The image is about solving problems related to the Pythagorean Theorem, specifically for finding the hypotenuse of right-angled triangles. To apply the Pythagorean theorem, we use the formula:

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

Where:

  • aa and bb are the lengths of the legs of the triangle,
  • cc is the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle).

Looking at the triangles provided in the image, I will solve for the hypotenuse for the first few triangles as an example:

  1. First triangle (12 cm, 21 cm): c2=122+212=144+441=585c^2 = 12^2 + 21^2 = 144 + 441 = 585 c=58524.19cmc = \sqrt{585} \approx 24.19 \, \text{cm}

  2. Second triangle (9 cm, 11 cm): c2=92+112=81+121=202c^2 = 9^2 + 11^2 = 81 + 121 = 202 c=20214.21cmc = \sqrt{202} \approx 14.21 \, \text{cm}

  3. Third triangle (22 cm, 8 cm): c2=222+82=484+64=548c^2 = 22^2 + 8^2 = 484 + 64 = 548 c=54823.41cmc = \sqrt{548} \approx 23.41 \, \text{cm}

  4. Fourth triangle (23 cm, 16 cm): c2=232+162=529+256=785c^2 = 23^2 + 16^2 = 529 + 256 = 785 c=78528.02cmc = \sqrt{785} \approx 28.02 \, \text{cm}

  5. Fifth triangle (5 cm, 9 cm): c2=52+92=25+81=106c^2 = 5^2 + 9^2 = 25 + 81 = 106 c=10610.30cmc = \sqrt{106} \approx 10.30 \, \text{cm}

Would you like me to solve more triangles or go into more detail on how these calculations are done?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the importance of the Pythagorean Theorem in geometry?
  2. Can the Pythagorean Theorem be applied to non-right triangles?
  3. How can we calculate the missing side of a triangle if the hypotenuse and one leg are given?
  4. How can the Pythagorean Theorem be used in real-life applications?
  5. What happens if the square of the hypotenuse doesn't perfectly match a whole number?

Tip:

Always make sure the triangle is a right-angled triangle before using the Pythagorean Theorem!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Pythagorean Theorem
Right-Angle Triangles
Geometry

Formulas

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9