jordanmartinez81
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  • 19-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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What is the length of the unknown leg in the right triangle?

What is the length of the unknown leg in the right triangle class=

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AnimeBrainly
AnimeBrainly AnimeBrainly
  • 19-09-2018

Solve by using the formula: c² - b² = a²

c = hypotenuse, b = leg, a = a

Plug in:

(√73)² - (8)² = a²

Simplify.

73 - 64 = a²

9 = a²

Isolate the a. Root both sides

√a² = √9

a = √9

a = √9 = √(3 * 3)

a = 3

3 ft is your answer

hope this helps

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MindBender MindBender
  • 04-04-2019

Answer:

The correct answer is 3ft

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