Answer:
3.9 cm
Explanation:
One of the legs of a right triangle measures 1 cm and its hypotenuse measures 4 cm. Find the measure of the other leg. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
We can solve the above question using Pythagoras Theorem
Hypotenuse ² = Opposite ² + Adjacent ²
From the above question
Hypotenuse = 4 cm
1 leg = Opposite = 1 cm
Other leg = Adjacent = x
Hence
4² = 1 ² + x²
x² = 4² - 1²
x = √ 16 - 1
x = √15
x = 3.8729833462 cm
Approximately to the nearest tenth = 3.9 cm
The measure of the other leg is 3.9 cm