SOLUTION: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 85 and b = 53. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

SOLUTION: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 85 and b = 53. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)

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Question 553956: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 85 and b = 53. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
85^2-53^2=
7225-2809=4416
sqrt 4416=66.5
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