To find the length of the missing leg, we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two legs.
Let's denote the missing leg as x.
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we have:
x^2 + 24^2 = 25^2
x^2 + 576 = 625
x^2 = 625 - 576
x^2 = 49
Taking the square root of both sides, we have:
x = √49
x = 7
Therefore, the other leg is 7 mm.
Find the Length of the missing leg if you have 1 leg- 24mm and the hypotenuse of 25 mm. What is the other leg?
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10mm
10 yds
7 mm
7 yds
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