document.write( "Question 15868: the hypotenuse of a right triangle measures 13 feet and one measures 5 feet. find the lenght of the other leg? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #7821 by pwac(253) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Use Pythagorus
\n" ); document.write( " $\"13%5E2=5%5E2%2Bx%5E2\"$ rearrange equation
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%5E2=13%5E2-5%5E2\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%5E2=169-25=144\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=sqrt%28144%29=12\"$ \r
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