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Answer:

x = 8 cm

Explanation:

Given:

A right triangle

The length of hypotenuse is equal to 10

The length of the shorter leg is equal to 6

Find: x - ? (the longer leg)

According to the Pythagorean theorem:


{x}^(2) = {10}^(2) - {6}^(2)


{x}^(2) = 100 - 36 = 64


x > 0


x = √(64) = 8 \: cm

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