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Question 318579: I have been working on this problem and would like someone to look at it to see if I am thinking corrrectly.
The hypotemuse of a right triangle is 112in. One leg is 24in. What is the length of the second leg?
I came out with a answer of 109.40
If this is right please let them know as then I will know my formula is right.
Thank you
Mary
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Fombitz:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have the correct answer (assuming that you rounded). Good job.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B%5E2=H%5E2-A%5E2
B%5E2=112%5E2-24%5E2
B%5E2=12544-576
B%5E2=11968
B=109.4
Yes, correct.
Good job!