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Find the missing side length of the right triangle below.
26 cm
10 cm
b

Find the missing side length of the right triangle below. 26 cm 10 cm b-example-1
User Shelita
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I said 24 as well I think
User TommyVee
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

we'll use the pythagoras theorm, but change it a little

instead of a² + b² = c², we'll use c² - a² = b²

26² - 10² = 576

the square root of 576 is 24, and that's the answer :)

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