SOLUTION: How do I find the pythagorean theorem when one of the legs are missing?

Question 1130032: How do I find the pythagorean theorem when one of the legs are missing?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How do I find the pythagorean theorem when one of the legs are missing?
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BETTER:
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How do I solve for one of the legs in the Pythagorean theorem formula?
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legs x and y
hypotenuse h

Find x:

Find y:
You should be able to figure out this.
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