SOLUTION: How do you solve Pythagorean Theorem if one leg is missing? ( specifically, you have the hypotenuse, and leg A)

SOLUTION: How do you solve Pythagorean Theorem if one leg is missing? ( specifically, you have the hypotenuse, and leg A)

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Question 617257: How do you solve Pythagorean Theorem if one leg is missing?
( specifically, you have the hypotenuse, and leg A)
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B^2 = h^2 - A^2
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