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Find the length of the missing side (nearest tenth).
17 in
8 in

Find the length of the missing side (nearest tenth). 17 in 8 in-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

right triangle, so use the Pythagorean Theorem.

call the missing side c

17² + 8² = c²

353 = c²

c = √353 ≅ 18.8 in

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