If a and b are the legs of a right triangle, and c is the hypotenuse, what is the length of b if a = 6 and c = 18.5? (If necessary, round to the nearest tenth)

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Gene Olson · Answer 1 · 2022-08-22T12:44:20+0000

(If i made a mistake, please let me now)

b² = c² - a²

b² = (18.5)² - (6)²

b² = (342.25) - (36)

b² = √306.25 = 17.5

17.5 = 18