A right triangle has a leg of 11 cm and a hypotenuse of 17 cm. What is the length of the other leg? Round to the nearest tenth.
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given :
Hypotenuse, let C = 17 cm
One leg, let a = 11 cm
b = ?
Formula used :
C² = a² + b²
17² = 11² + b²
b² = 289 - 121
b² = 168
b = √168
b ≈ 13
Hence, other leg is of 13 cm.