Find the length of the leg a of a right triangle with leg lengthb=21.5 inches and the hypotenuse c=31.9 inches. Use a calculator to estimate the square root to one decimal place.

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Find the length of the leg a

of a right triangle with leg lengthb=21.5
inches and the hypotenuse c=31.9
inches. Use a calculator to estimate the square root to one decimal place.

Mathematics
high-school

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Answer:

leg²= 31.9²-21.5²

leg²=555.36

leg =V555.36 = 23.6inches

Explanation:

Matt Rek answered Jan 23, 2024

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