SOLUTION: In a right triangle find the length of the side not given B=2, c=sqrt(29)

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Question 438231: In a right triangle find the length of the side not given
B=2, c=sqrt(29)
Answer by belle3833(46) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a right angled triangle a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2
b=2
c=sqrt%2829%29
b%5E2=4
c%5E2=29
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2
a%5E2%2B4=29
a%5E2=29-4
a%5E2=25
a=sqrt%2825%29
a=5
Hope this helps