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The lengths of two sides of the right triangle ABC are given. Find the length of the missing side. b = 16 ft and c = 65 ft
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The lengths of two sides of the right triangle ABC are given. Find the length of the missing side.

b = 16 ft and c = 65 ft

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Hey there! :D

Plug it into the Pythagorean theorem.

a^2+b^2= c^2

a^2+16^2= 65^2

Square the numbers.

a^2 + 256= 4225

Subtract 256 on both sides.

a^2= 3969

Find the square root of 3969.

a= 63

I hope this helps!
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