document.write( "Question 244122: one leg of a right triangle measures 3, and the hypotenuse measures 6. how long is the other leg. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #178682 by JimboP1977(311)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Pythagorean Theorem: a^2+b^2=c^2 , where a and b are the two shorter sides of a right angled triangle and c is the hypotenuse (the length opposite the right angle.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "6^2-3^2=b^2\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "36-9 = b^2 \n" ); document.write( "27 = b^2 \n" ); document.write( "sqrt27 = b \n" ); document.write( " |