SOLUTION: In the triangle below, XZ=16 and YZ=12. Find XY.(The triangle is a right degree triangle)

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Question 190834: In the triangle below, XZ=16 and YZ=12. Find XY.(The triangle is a right degree triangle)
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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since we have no idea which angle is the right angle because we CANT see the triangle below:
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use pythagorean theroem......a%5E2+%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2
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where a and be are the 2 legs and c is the hypothenuse(largest side)