Question

What is the length of the missing leg??

Answer 1

12.04 cm

Explanation:

Pythagoras in general :

c² = a² + b²

c is the Hypotenuse (the side opposite of the 90 degree angle).

a and b are the side legs.

so, in our example here

17² = 12² + b²

289 = 144 + b²

145 = b²

b = sqrt(145) = 12.04 cm

Answer 2

17^2 - 12^2

289 - 144 = 145

Sqrt of 145 = 12.04159…

The answer rounded to two decimal places is 12.04 cm.