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68km, 32km Pythagorean
Whats the missing leg?

68km, 32km Pythagorean Whats the missing leg?-example-1
User Jagdpanzer
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Answer:

a = 60km

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²

a² + 32² = 68²

a² + 1024 = 4624

*subtract 1024 from both sides to isolate a² *

a² + 1024 - 1024 = 4624 - 1024

a² = 3600

*square root both sides to isolate a*

√(a²) = √3600

a = 60km

User Debi
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60km

Step-by-step explanation:
Pythagorean theorem
A(2)+B(2)=C(2)
X(2)+32(2)= 68(2)
Plug that into Desmos and you will get 60
User ChampR
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