SOLUTION: A right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 23 feet and one leg that measures 8 feet. Find the length of the other leg.

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Question 1051415: A right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 23 feet and one leg that measures 8 feet. Find the length of the other leg.
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A right triangle has a hypotenuse that measures 23 feet and one leg that measures 8 feet. Find the length of the other leg.
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23^2 = 8^2 + leg^2