The missing side (b) of the right triangle can be found using the Pythagorean theorem:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
6.3^2 + b^2 = 15.4^2
39.69 + b^2 = 237.16
b^2 = 237.16 - 39.69
b^2 = 197.47
b ≈ √197.47
b ≈ 14.1
Therefore, the length of the missing side (b) is approximately 14.1 miles.
Find the length of the missing side. Round answers to the nearest tenth (one decimal).
Right triangle a=6.3 min, b=x, c=15.4 mi
Find the length of the missing side. Round answers to the nearest tenth (one decimal).
Right triangle a=6.3 min, b=x, c=15.4 mi
21.7
16.6
9.1
14.1
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