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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. 15 20 Submit-example-1
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Answer:

13.2

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + 15^2 = 20^2

a^2 + 225 = 400

a^2 = 400 - 225

a^2 = 175

a = 13.22 or 13.2
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