Question

5) The hypotenuse of a right

triangle is 45 inches, with one of
the legs being 18 inches. Find the
missing side length. Round to the
nearest tenths if necessary.

Answer 1

41.2 in.

Explanation:

a² + b² = c²

18² + b² = 45²

324 + b² = 2025

b² = 1701

b = √1701

b = 41.2

Answer: 41.2 in.