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Find the missing length of the triangle. 6.5 mm 2.5 mm b The missing length is millimeters.

Find the missing length of the triangle. 6.5 mm 2.5 mm b The missing length is millimeters-example-1
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In order to determine the value of the missing length b, use the Pithagorean theorem, given by:

h² = a² + b²

where:

h = 6.5 mm

a = 2.5 mm

solve the previous equation for b, as follow:

b = √(h² - a²)

b = √(6.5² - 2.5²)mm

b = √36 mm

b = 6 mm

Hence, the value of the missing length is 6 mm

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