SOLUTION: In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given: side b=1, side c=sqrt(10), side a=

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Question 249263: In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given: side b=1, side c=sqrt(10), side a=
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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We need the formula
a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2+=+c%5E2
Now,
a%5E2+%2B+1%5E2+=+sqrt%2810%29%5E2
a%5E2+%2B+1+=+10
a%5E2+=+9
a+=+3