Asked by Zephyr Benedict
A right triangle has a the following side lengths: b= 64 in, c=80 in. Find the missing side of the right triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
A. 102.4 inches
B. 48 inches
C. 72 inches
D. 36 inches
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Assuming c is the hypotenuse, use the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
a = sqrt(c^2 − b^2) = sqrt(80^2 − 64^2) = sqrt(6400 − 4096) = sqrt(2304) = 48.
Answer: B. 48 inches.
a = sqrt(c^2 − b^2) = sqrt(80^2 − 64^2) = sqrt(6400 − 4096) = sqrt(2304) = 48.
Answer: B. 48 inches.
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