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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
16 and 12

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. 16 and-example-1
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Answer:

Third side = 3√3

Explanation:

Apply pythagorean theorem, which is a² + b² = c²

Where,

a = ?

b = 3

c = 6

Substitute

a² + 3² = 6²

a² = 6² - 3²

a² = 27

a = √27

a = √(9 × 3)

a = 3√3

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