SOLUTION: Use the pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length when b=16 and c=20

SOLUTION: Use the pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length when b=16 and c=20

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Question 347704: Use the pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length when b=16 and c=20
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A^2+B^2=C^2
A^2+16^2=20^2
A^2+256=400
A^2=400-256
A^2=144
A=SQRT144
A=12 ANS.
PROOF:
12^2+16^2=20^2
144+256=400
400=400

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