Algebra 1

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ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 10 - Radical Expressions and Equations - 10-1 The Pythagorean Theorem - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 603: 8

Answer

b=.75

Work Step by Step

The Pythagorean Theorem states that for a right triangle, $a^{2} +b^{2} = c^{2}$. Thus, we plug in the values given for a, b, or c, and then we use these values to find the missing value: $1^{2} + b^{2} = (5/4)^{2} \\\\ 1 + b^{2} =1.5625 \\\\ b^{2} =.5625 \\\\ b=.75$
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