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Explanation:

Pythagoras theorem

16²=7²+a²

a²=16²-7²

a²= 256 -49

a²=207

a=√207

a=14.38

a≈14.4 in. (approx)

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Answer:

Explanation:

As it is a right angle triangle, we can use Pythagorean theorem to find a

base² + altitude² = hypotenuse²

7² + a² = 16²

49 + a² = 256

a² = 256 - 49

a² = 207

a = √207

a = 14.4 in

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