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What is the length of the missing leg? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth. a = _____ centimeters

What is the length of the missing leg? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
a = _____ centimeters

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Quizzma TeamMarch 21, 2025

To find the length of the missing leg (a) in a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states:

[ a^2 + b^2 = c^2 ]

where ( a ) and ( b ) are the lengths of the legs, and ( c ) is the length of the hypotenuse.

If you provide the lengths of the other leg (b) and the hypotenuse (c), I can help you calculate the value of ( a ).

Please provide those measurements, and I will assist you further!