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Two sides of a right triangle Measure 11 in and 15 in.

Part A
Use decimals rounded to the nearest tenth to complete the following statement. The length of the third side of the triangle could be ________ inches or ________ inches.

Part B
Write two side of the equations that justify your answers to Part A.

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The sides could be 10.2 inches or 15.7 inches.

See the attached picture for the equations:

Two sides of a right triangle Measure 11 in and 15 in. Part A Use decimals rounded-example-1
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