Question

Leg = 11 meters, Hypotenuse = 15 meters

Answer 1

10.19

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem:

`a^(2)+b^(2)=c^(2)`

Substitute the numbers given:

`11^(2)+b^(2)=15^(2)`

`121+b^(2)=225\\ b^(2)=225-121\\ b^(2)=104\\ \sqrt b^(2)= √(104) \\ b=10.19`