SOLUTION: The following are the lengths of two sides of a right triangle: 24 yd and the hypotenuse is 30 yd. what is the missing side. thanks

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Question 430321: The following are the lengths of two sides of a right triangle: 24 yd and the hypotenuse is 30 yd. what is the missing side. thanks
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If its' a right triangle we're talking about, then the missing leg is sq.rt.(30^2-24^2), which equals sq.rt.(900-576)=sq.rt.324=18 yd..