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Find the missing side using the pythagorean theorem

Find the missing side using the pythagorean theorem-example-1

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Answer:

26.55

Explanation:


a^2 + b^2 = c^2\\b^2 = c^2 - a^2

use the b^2 equation

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b^2 = 31 squared - 16 squared.

b^2 = 705

b=
√(705)

b=26.5518361

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