x^2 + y^2 = 23^2 = 529
pick any value of y between 0 and 23 you feel like, and calculate the x
e.g. let y = 5
x^2 + 25 = 529
x^2 = 504
x = √504 = appr 22.45
There are of course an infinite number of solutions
You could of course have picked any x you want, then find the matching y
The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 23 cm long. Find possible measures for the legs of the triangle. Round to the nearest hundredth. Justify your answer
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△BCD is a right triangle. The length of the hypotenuse is 18 cm. The length of one of the legs is 14 cm.
What is the length of the other leg?
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What is the length of the other leg?
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