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Solve for Y Next, find the side lengths of the
medium-sized triangle

Solve for Y Next, find the side lengths of the medium-sized triangle-example-1

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Answer:

Y = √80 or 4√5

Explanation:

According to the combined triangle, the green area would be 8. Since it is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²

in this case, y would be the hypotenuse, or C in the equation.

thus, the equation would be:

4² + 8² = C² where C is Y

16 + 64 = C²

80 = C²

√80 = √C²

C = √80 or 4√5

Y = √80 or 4√5

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