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Find the missing side lengths and it's converse​

Find the missing side lengths and it's converse​-example-1
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Answer:

x ≈ 10.7 ft.

Explanation:

Given triangle in the picture is a right triangle.

By applying Pythagoras Theorem in this triangle.

(Hypotenuse)² = (Leg 1)² + (Leg2)²

(14)² = x² + 9²

x² = (14)² - 9²


x=√(196-81)


x=√(115)

x = 10.72

x ≈ 10.7 ft.

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