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Use the Pythagorean theorem to find y.

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find y.-example-1
User Bresson
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Answer:

y = 18.4

Explanation:


12^(2) + 14^(2) = y^(2)

144 + 196 =
y^(2)

340 =
y^(2)

y =
√(340)

y = 18.4 (to 3 significant figures)

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