SOLUTION: Find the length of the leg x of the right triangle. 18 cm x 12 cm

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Question 1133072: Find the length of the leg x of the right triangle.
18 cm
x
12 cm
Found 3 solutions by solver91311, MathLover1, Alan3354:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can do your own arithmetic.


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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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18cm
x
12cm

x%5E2=%2818cm%29%5E2-%2812cm%29%5E2
x%5E2=324cm%5E2-144cm%5E2
x%5E2=180cm%5E2
x=sqrt%28180cm%5E2%29
x=6sqrt%285%29cm=> exact solution
x=13.42cm

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the length of the leg x of the right triangle.
18 cm
x
12 cm
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If 18 is the hypotenuse, it's been answered.
If not, the other side's length is sqrt%2818%5E2+%2B+12%5E2%29+=+sqrt%28468%29+=+6sqrt%2813%29