Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side(s).

-$c = 5 , b = 4 a$; find $b$ and $a$
A) $\mathrm { a } = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 } , \mathrm {~b} = \frac { 20 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 }$
B) $a = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 68 }$
C) $a = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 68 }$
D) $a = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { 2 \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 }$

Question

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side(s).
 
-$c = 5 , b = 4 a$; find $b$ and $a$
A) $\mathrm { a } = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 } , \mathrm {~b} = \frac { 20 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 }$ 
B) $a = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 68 }$ 
C) $a = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { 5 \sqrt { 17 } } { 68 }$ 
D) $a = \frac { \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 } , b = \frac { 2 \sqrt { 85 } } { 17 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given $c = 5$ and $b = 4a$, without a specific equation or context linking these variables (e.g., Pythagorean theorem, linear equation, etc.), it's impossible to directly solve for $a$ and $b$. However, choice A is selected based on the assumption that there might have been an intended context or formula not provided in the question. The explanation provided is speculative due to the lack of context in the question.

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to Find the Missing Side(s) c=5,b=4ac = 5 , b = 4 ac=5,b=4a

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