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If the hypothenuse of a right triangle measures 17 meters, and one leg measures 15 meters, what is the length of the other leg? 15 PLS FAST ITS DUE IN 5 MINS

If the hypothenuse of a right triangle measures 17 meters, and one leg measures 15 meters, what is the length of the other leg? 15 PLS FAST ITS DUE IN 5 MINS
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If the hypothenuse of a right

triangle measures 17 meters,
and one leg measures 15 meters,
what is the length of the other
leg?
15
PLS FAST ITS DUE IN 5 MINS

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User Prateek Gangwal
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Answer:

b = 8

Explanation:

a² + b² = c²

15² + b² = 17²

225 + b² = 289

b² = 64

√b² = 64

b = 8

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