Question

A right triangle is shown, where the horizontal leg has a measure of 48 centimeters (cm), and the hypotenuse has a measure of 73 cm.

Answer 1

55

Explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorm:

a^2+b^2=c^2

48^2+b^2=73^2

b^2=73^2-48^2

b^2=3025

b=55