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Question 8 - 3 Powts Jan 21, 1:39:20 PM Find the exact length of the third side. Answer:

Question 8 - 3 Powts Jan 21, 1:39:20 PM Find the exact length of the third side. Answer-example-1
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Given that the triangle is a right triangle, then we can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side. The Pythagorean theorem states:

c² = a² + b²

where a and b are the legs, and c is the hypotenuse of the triangle.

Substituting with a = 4 and c = 7, and solving for b:

7² = 4² + b²

49 = 16 + b²

49 - 16 = b²

33 = b²

√33 = b

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