Question

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.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Square root of 5

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2