SOLUTION: if a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13cm and one leg that measures 12cm.what is the length of the other leg?

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Question 597671: if a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13cm and one leg that measures 12cm.what is the length of the other leg?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if a right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13cm and one leg that measures 12cm.what is the length of the other leg?
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13^2 = x^2 + 12^2
x^2 = 169-144
x = 5cm
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Stan H.