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What is the correct length of the side Bc? Round to the nearest tenth and only type in one number.

What is the correct length of the side Bc? Round to the nearest tenth and only type-example-1

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Explanation:

I would suspect you want to know what's wrong with the work.

AC is the hypotenuse. c = AC.

It should be done this way.

c = 6 in

b = 15 in

a = ?

a^2 + c^2 = b^2

a^2 + 6^2 = 15^2

a^2 + 36 = 225

a^2 = 225 - 36

a^2 = 189

sqrt(a^2) = sqrt(189)

a = 13.75

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