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Find the length of side a of a right triangle to the nearest 0.001 if side b =2.545 and c =5.850

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Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

5.850^2 = a^2 + 2.545^2

a = sqrt ( 5.850^2 - 2.545^2) = 5.267 units

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