Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between points P and Q. Complete the equation to find c, the length of segment PQ. (Type whole numbers.)
c² = (7)² + ( )²
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between points P and Q. Complete the equation to find c, the length of segment PQ. (Type whole numbers.) c² = (7)² + ( )².
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To find the distance between points P and Q using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can use the formula:
[ c² = a² + b² ]
In your case, you already have one side of the triangle (let’s say ( a = 7 )), and you need to find ( b ).
You didn’t specify the other side, so let’s assume you know the coordinates of points P and Q or have a value for ( b ). For example, if ( b = 24 ), the equation will become:
[ c² = (7)² + (24)² ]
[ c² = 49 + 576 ]
[ c² = 625 ]
[ c = sqrt{625} ]
[ c = 25 ]
So, if ( b ) is 24, then the length of segment PQ is 25. If you meant a different value for the second side, you would plug that value into the equation and follow the same steps.
Let me know if you have a specific value for ( b ) you’d like to use!