SOLUTION: In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given b=2, c=^29

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Question 140513: In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given
b=2, c=^29
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given
b=2, c=^29
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Do you mean c = sqrt(29) ?
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If you do:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 = c^2 - b^2
a^2 = 29 - 4 = 25
c = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.