the dimension of side a is 2 inches and the dimension of side b is 4 inches. calculate the dimension of side c

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a, 3 inches
b, 4.5 inches
c, 5 inches
d, 5.5 inches

2007-09-02 08:25:46 · 3 answers · asked by blair g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

If it is a right triangle, c=4.5

c = (2^2 + 4^2)^.5 = 20^.5 = 4.47

2007-09-02 08:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You didn't provide a diagram.
This only makes sense for a right angle triangle.
Base is 2 inches, hypotenuse is 4 inches,
height would be 3 inches.

2007-09-02 08:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

A SQUARED PLUS B SQUARED = C SQUARED

2007-09-06 08:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋