If a right triangle has a leg that measures 8 inches and the hypotenuse is 12 inches, how long is the other leg? Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Show your work.(1 point)
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Use the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
Let the unknown leg be x. Then 8^2 + x^2 = 12^2 → 64 + x^2 = 144 → x^2 = 80 → x = sqrt(80) = 4√5 ≈ 8.944...
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 8.9 inches.
Let the unknown leg be x. Then 8^2 + x^2 = 12^2 → 64 + x^2 = 144 → x^2 = 80 → x = sqrt(80) = 4√5 ≈ 8.944...
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 8.9 inches.
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