Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Radical Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 453: 56

Answer

$\text{approximately } 13.2 \text{ } cm.$

Work Step by Step

Using $a^2+b^2=c^2$ (or the Pythagorean Theorem) where the legs are given the measures $5\sqrt{3}$ centimeters and $10$ centimeters, the measure of the hypotenuse, $c$, is equal to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (5\sqrt{3})^2+(10)^2=c^2 \\\\ 25\cdot3+100=c^2 \\\\ 75+100=c^2 \\\\ 175=c^2 \\\\ c=\sqrt{175} \\\\ c\approx13.2 .\end{array} Hence, the unknown side is $ \text{approximately } 13.2 \text{ } cm. $
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