A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 3 inches and a leg of length 2 inches. Find the length of the second leg. Please help, Thank you.

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A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 3 inches and a leg of length 2 inches. Find the length of the second leg.

Please help, Thank you.

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Use the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a & b = the legs
c = hypotenuse

Korylprince answered Sep 23, 2022

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Answer:

Square root of 5

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

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