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Find the lengths of the missing side. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Find the lengths of the missing side. Round your answer to the nearest tenth-example-1
User Carlos R Balebona
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The answer is 13.23
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 + 15^2 = 20^2
a^2 + 225 = 400
a^2 = 175
a = 13.23
User Roman Kruglov
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Answer:

13.2

Explanation:

using the Pythagorean theorem:

L² = 20² - 5²

L² = 400 - 225 = 175

L = 13.23

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