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Write an equation to determine the unknown side. Then solve the equation. Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

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A right triangle is shown. The hypotenuse is labeled 12, one leg is labeled 4, and the other leg is labeled x.

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Use the Pythagorean theorem, x=11.3
Write an equation to determine the unknown side. Then solve the equation. Simplify-example-1
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