Question

Solve the right triangle. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

B
12
A
B
17
O

Answer 1

The missing side length of the right triangle is 20.81

How to determine the solution to the right triangle

From the question, we have the following parameters that can be used in our computation:

The right triangle

The missing length in the right triangle can be calculated using the Pythagoras theorem

So, we have

h² = 17² + 12²

Evaluate

h² = 433

Evaluate

h = 20.81

Hence, the solution to the right triangle is 20.81