SOLUTION: A right triangle consists of: leg a = 1 leg b = unknown hypotenuse= {{{sqrt(5)}}} Solve for leg b. b={{{sqrt(c^2-a^2)}}} From this point, I am at a complete loss. An ex

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Question 518790: A right triangle consists of:
leg a = 1
leg b = unknown
hypotenuse=
Solve for leg b.
b=
From this point, I am at a complete loss. An explanation with the solution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
leg a = 1
leg b = unknown
hypotenuse=
Solve for leg b.
b=
b=
b=
b=
b=2 the other leg
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