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A right triangle has sides of length 3, 4, and x. Find x if it is a LEG.

A right triangle has sides of length 3 4 and x Find x if it is a LEG class=

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 03-04-2020

Answer: C) 2.6

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a = x, b = 3, c = 4

a^2 + b^2 = c^2  ... pythagorean theorem

x^2 + (3)^2 = (4)^2

x^2 + 9 = 16

x^2 = 16 - 9

x^2 = 7

x = sqrt(7)

x = 2.64575131106459

x = 2.6

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