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Which expression finds the length of side y in this right triangle?

Which expression finds the length of side y in this right triangle?-example-1
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Answer:

y =
√(19^2) + √(8.2^2)

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem : a² + b² = c²

19² + 8.2² = c²

c =
√(19^2 + 8.2^2)

c =
√(19^2) + √(8.2^2)

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