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A right triangle shows the base with a value of 3, the hypotenuse on the left with a value of 15, and the perpendicular side to the base on the right with a question mark.
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the unknown side length in the given triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
(1 point)
216
15.3
14.7
234
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Let the unknown leg be x. By the Pythagorean Theorem:
x^2 + 3^2 = 15^2
x^2 = 225 − 9 = 216
x = sqrt(216) ≈ 14.6969 → 14.7 (to the nearest tenth)
Answer: 14.7.
x^2 + 3^2 = 15^2
x^2 = 225 − 9 = 216
x = sqrt(216) ≈ 14.6969 → 14.7 (to the nearest tenth)
Answer: 14.7.
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