Question

10 in.

6 in.
b
What is the length of the missing leg? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
b =
inches

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pythagoras

c² = a² + b²

c is the Hypotenuse (the side opposite of the 90° angle). a and b are the legs.

so,

10² = 6² + b²

100 = 36 + b²

b² = 64

b = 8 in