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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth

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

x=14.28

Explanation:

24^2+x^2=28^2, Pythagorean theorem

x^2=28^2-24^2

x^2=(28+24)(28-24)

x^2=52*4

x^2=204

x is around 14.28

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