Question

The hypotenuse is 16. the shorter leg is 8. Find a

Answer 1

a = 13.856

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + 8^2 = 16^2

a^2 + 64 = 256 (Subtract 64 from 64 and 256)

a^2 = 192

sqrt(a^2) = sqrt(192)

a = 13.856