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Solve using the Pythagorean theorem.
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Solve using the Pythagorean theorem. need urgent help​-example-1
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Answer:

y = 7

Explanation:

Mathematically, according to the Pythagoras’ theorem;

The square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the two other sides

The hypotenuse is the side that faces the right angle and it is represented by the square root of 85 here

Thus, we have it that;

(√85 )^2= 6^2 + y^2

85 = 36 + y^2

y^2 = 85-36

y^2 = 49

y = √49

y = 7

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