Mathematics
In △ABC, ∠C = 90°.
If BC = a, AC = b and AB = c, find :
(i) c when a = 8 cm and b = 6 cm
(ii) a when c = 25 cm and b = 7 cm
(iii) b when c = 13 cm and a = 5 cm

Pythagoras Theorem
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By Pythagoras theorem,
⇒ Hypotenuse2 = Perpendicular2 + Base2
In △ ABC,
⇒ AB2 = AC2 + BC2
Given, BC = a, AC = b and AB = c
⇒ c2 = b2 + a2
(i) Given,
a = 8 cm and b = 6 cm
⇒ c2 = 62 + 82
⇒ c2 = 36 + 64
⇒ c2 = 100
⇒ c =
⇒ c = 10 cm
Hence, c = 10 cm.
(ii) Given,
c = 25 cm and b = 7 cm
⇒ 252 = 72 + a2
⇒ 625 = 49 + a2
⇒ a2 = 625 - 49
⇒ a2 = 576
⇒ a =
⇒ a = 24 cm
Hence, a = 24 cm.
(iii) Given,
c = 13 cm and a = 5 cm
⇒ 132 = b2 + 52
⇒ 169 = b2 + 25
⇒ b2 = 169 - 25
⇒ b2 = 144
⇒ b =
⇒ b = 12 cm
Hence, b = 12 cm.
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