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Pythagorean theorem!! pls help me

Pythagorean theorem!! pls help me-example-1
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The unknown side is part of the 90 degree angle, so it is not the hypotenuse.

Using the Pythagorean theorem:

x = sqrt(14^2 - 10^2)

x = sqrt(196-100)

x = sqrt(96)

x = 9.7979 ( round as needed)

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