Suppose the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 cm and one of the legs is 10 cm. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the measure of the triangle’s other leg.

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Suppose the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 13 cm and one of the legs is 10 cm. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the measure of the triangle’s other leg.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Pythagorean rule

$hyp = opp + adj \\ therefore. \\ opp = hyp - adj \\ and \\ adj = hyp - opp$

opp=13-10

opp=3

Mferly answered Jun 30, 2022

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