If b=24 and c=10 what is for the missing side a= ? by Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find

a = 21.82 if and only if b=10 and c=24

if you meant b=24 c=10

there can't be such a triangle because the hypotenuse is the longest side

Step-by-step explanation:

which doesn't work because something squared can't be a negative

if you meant

c=24 and b=10

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  a = 26  or  21.82

Step-by-step explanation:

If 'a' is the hypotenuse, then ...

  a² = b² +c²

  a² = 24² +10² = 576 +100 = 676

  a = √676 = 26 . . . if 'a' is the hypotenuse

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If 'a' is the long side, then ...

  b² = c² + a²

  b² -c² = a² = 24² -10² = 576 -100 = 476

  a = √476 ≈ 21.82 . . . if 'a' is the long leg

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Comment on the question

The problem statement doesn't tell us what side of the triangle is labeled 'a'. There are two possibilities. An answer has been provided for each. Use the one that applies to the figure you are given.

answer: you need to organize this better it does not make sense.

step-by-step explanation: ?

question: the type of image formed by a convex lens is determined by the objects?

answer: it depends on the shape of the lens and the position of the object.

explanation: because if it was not positioned correctly it would have a diffrent image of what you were expecting to see

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