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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
15
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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. 15 9-example-1
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

9^2+b^2=15^2

81+b^2=225 subtract 81 from both sides

b^2=144 square root b^2 and 144

b=12

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