SOLUTION: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 40 and b = 20. Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest tenth

Algebra ->  Pythagorean-theorem -> SOLUTION: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 40 and b = 20. Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest tenth      Log On


   



Question 632678: Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 40 and b = 20. Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest tenth
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem to find "a" (one of the legs) when c = 40 and b = 20. Use a calculator and round your answer to the nearest tenth
--------------------
a+=+sqrt%2840%5E2+-+20%5E2%29