Explanation:
Pythagoras theorem
16²=7²+a²
a²=16²-7²
a²= 256 -49
a²=207
a=√207
a=14.38
a≈14.4 in. (approx)
Answer:
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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