Hi

right triangle, b=9, c=16 

APPLYING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM TO SOLVE FOR a











a = ±  Note: Negative solution cannot be used for length

a = 

a = 

a = , in simplified, radical form 

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 If c is the longest side, the hypotenuse:





 

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