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If the hypotenuse is 41 inches, and one of the legs is 40 inches, what is the length of the other leg in inches?

If the hypotenuse is 41 inches, and one of the legs is 40 inches, what is the length of the other leg in inches?
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If the hypotenuse is 41 inches, and one of the legs is 40 inches, what is the length of the other leg in inches?

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User Anol
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Hyp² = 1leg² + 2leg²

41² = 40² + 2leg²

leg² = 1681-1600

leg = √81

leg = 9

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User Traif
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We will use the Pythagorean theorem:
c² = a² + b²
41² = 40² + b²
1681 = 1600 + b²
b² = 1681 - 1600
b² = 81
b = √ 81
b = 9 in
Answer: The length of the other leg is 9 inches.
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