Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the length of the other leg of the right triangle.
Let the length of the other leg be x inches.
By applying the Pythagorean theorem, we have:
x^2 + 8^2 = 24^2
x^2 + 64 = 576
x^2 = 512
Taking the square root of both sides, we get:
x ≈ √512
x ≈ 22.6 inches
Therefore, the approximate length of the other leg is 22.6 inches.
The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 24 inches. If the length of one leg is 8 inches, what is the approximate length of the other leg? (1 point)
16.0 inches
18.4 inches
22.6 inches
25.3 inches
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