SOLUTION: Im using the pythagorean theorem, I need to find the lenghth of the of the third side: leg 1=10, leg 2= x and the hypotenuse is 30.

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Question 250382: Im using the pythagorean theorem, I need to find the lenghth of the of the third side: leg 1=10, leg 2= x and the hypotenuse is 30.
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, edjones:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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10^2+x^2=30^2

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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10^2+b^2=30^2
100+b^2=900
b^2=800
b=sqrt(400*2)
b=20sqrt(2)
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Ed