Answer:
Explanation:
Pythagorean theorem is expressed as
Hypotenuse² = opposite side² + adjacent side²
From the given right angle triangle,
Hypotenuse = 17 1/ inches. Converting to decimal, it becomes 17.25 inches
Adjacent side = 16 inches
Therefore .15.5
17.5² = 16.5² + a²
306.25 = 272.25 + a²
a² = 306.25 - 272.25
a = 34
Taking square root of both sides of the equation, it becomes
a = √34
a = 5.83 inches