Question

Make your turn please

Answer 1

9in

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem:

leg² + leg² = hypotenuse²

We have

leg = 40in

hypotenuse = 41in

Let other leg = x.

Substitute:

x² + 40² = 41²

x² + 1600 = 1681 subtract 1600 from both sides

x² = 81 → x = √81

x = 9in