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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. 25 20 ​

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Answer:

15

Explanation:


using \: pythagoras \: theorem \\ let \: the \: unknown \: side = x \\ 25 {}^(2) = x {}^(2) + 20 {}^(2) \\ 625 = x {}^(2) + 400 \\ x {}^(2) = 625 - 400 \\ x {}^(2) { = 225} \\ x = √(225) \\ x = 15 \\ lenght \: of \: the \: third \: side = 15

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