Step-by-step explanation:
Find the distance between the line segments XY & YZ
XY = 4 units
YZ = 5 units
Use the following equation to solve for the hypotenuse of the triangle:
Hypotenuse = √(a² + b²)
Let: a = XY
b = YZ
Hypotenuse = √(4² + 5²)
Remember to follow PEMDAS. Solve the parenthesis first, and the powers first before adding:
Hypotenuse = √(16 + 25)
Hypotenuse = √(41)
B) 41 is your answer, if you keep it as c². However, if it is not, then none of your answer choices work, as the answer would be √41.
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