SOLUTION: a right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 225 inches. One of the legs measures 63 inches. what is the length of the other leg

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Question 942495: a right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 225 inches. One of the legs measures 63 inches. what is the length of the other leg
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%5E2%2BB%5E2=C%5E2
A=63 in and C=225 in
63%5E2%2BB%5E2=225%5E2
B%5E2=225%5E2-64%5E2
B%5E2=50625%2B4096
B%5E2=54721
sqrt%28B%5E2%29=sqrt%2854721%29
B= 233.9 in... The other leg is 233.9 inches long