Pythagorean Theorem

Mthsmename:

24squared + b squared = 25squared

You mean 24 ² + b ² = 25 ²?

ok, 24 ² = 576

25 ² = 625

So you habe 576 + b ² = 625

sqrt(b ²) = sqrt(625-576)

b = _____________

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You have to forget the negative 7, you don't need it . You'll need it only if you are in a grafic...

The -7 can only be dismissed because Mthsmename has stated that it is a pythagorean question and a side length cannnot be negative.
If it was just a straight algebra question the -7 could not be dismissed. I know that you know this already Sam.

Interesting username you have there Mthsmename. You could sign up and make it official

Melody:

Quote:

You have to forget the negative 7, you don't need it . You'll need it only if you are in a grafic...

The -7 can only be dismissed because Mthsmename has stated that it is a pythagorean question and a side length cannnot be negative.
If it was just a straight algebra question the -7 could not be dismissed. I know that you know this already Sam.

Interesting username you have there Mthsmename. You could sign up and make it official

Yep, that something I didn't think...

solve(24^2+b^2=25^2, b)

king:

solve(24^2+b^2=25^2, b)

Hi King,

You have to put this inside the math brackets to make it work

solve(24^2+b^2=25^2, b)

Highlight it -> then press the math button located above the smilies. -> Then just move the curser to the end. That is it.