Question

Given a right triangle with a hypotenuse length of radical 26 and base length of 3. Find the length of the other leg (which is also the height).

Answer 1

√17

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem can be used for the purpose.

hypotenuse² = base² +height²

(√26)² = 3² +height²

26 -9 = height²

height = √17

The length of the other leg is √17.