If a = 8 in and b = 15 in what is the length of leg c in a right triangle using the pythagorean theorem?

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If a = 8 in and b = 15 in what is the length of leg c in a right triangle using the

pythagorean theorem?

by Kelo

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So a²+b²=c²
8²+15²=c²
64+225=c²
289=c²
±17=c
So c=17 or c=-17

Kano answered Jul 7, 2021

by Kano

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See attachment for math work and answer.

Yann Chabot answered Jul 11, 2021

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