Question

Two length of two sides of a right triangle are given. Find the length of the third side. Round to the nearest tenth If necessary.

Leg: 28m; hypotenuse: 37m

Answer 1

24.2

Explanation:

Leg: 28m

Hypotenuse: 37m

To find the missing leg, use the following formula:

b = √
`c^(2) - a^(2)`

b = √
`37^(2) - 28^(2)`

b = √1369 - 784

b = √585

b = 24.18677

Round to the nearest tenth

24.18677 = 24.2