Answer:
Hello! The answer is [tex]b = \sqrt{85}[/tex].
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this question, we have to use the Pythagorean theorem. We are given one of the legs and the hypotenuse. (The hypotenuse is opposite the right angle).
a^2 and b^2 represent our legs while c^2 represents the hypotenuse.
We have to substitute our values in for a^2 and c^2:
6^2 + b^2 = 11^2
This leaves us with 36 + b^2 = 121
To get b^2 by itself, we have to subtract 36 from both sides:
36 + b^2 = 121
-36 -36
This leaves us with b^2 = 85
To get just b, we have to take the square root:
√b^2 = √85
This leaves us with [tex]b = \sqrt{85}[/tex].
