Help asap, i'm stuck on something simple...
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you have to use the pythagorean (definatly spelled wrong) therom to solve for the side of the "triangle" formed.
\(\displaystyle a^2 + b^2 = c^2\)
c is the longest side of this right triangle, and is called the hypotnuse (also spelled wrong). You have a & b, just solve for c and add it to the top part. Dont forget to double c since the otherside if the ride is the same legnth.
You also need to recognize that this is a 45-45-90 triangle, therefore you know that a&b are both 15 meters.
\(\displaystyle a^2 + b^2 = c^2\)
c is the longest side of this right triangle, and is called the hypotnuse (also spelled wrong). You have a & b, just solve for c and add it to the top part. Dont forget to double c since the otherside if the ride is the same legnth.
You also need to recognize that this is a 45-45-90 triangle, therefore you know that a&b are both 15 meters.
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Thank you, jsbeckton, for posting an answer in both threads. That was very considerate of you!
Thank you, jsbeckton, for posting an answer in both threads. That was very considerate of you!