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Due in 50 minutes for 25 points please help!

Due in 50 minutes for 25 points please help!-example-1

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Answer:

y = 16.3

Explanation:

Based on the altitude theorem of a right triangle, we have:

14 = √(12*y)

Square both sides

14² = 12*y

196 = 12y

Divide both sides by 12

196/12 = 12y/12

16.3 = y

y = 16.3 (nearest tenth)

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