so the simple equation is
(tip ^ this symbol means squared)
a^2+b^2=c^2
now plug in what you know
a^2+1^2=5/4^2
simplify
a^2+1=25/16
-1 -1
a^2=9/16
a=.75
or 3/4
hope I was helpful
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