SOLUTION: Find the given variables of x in triangle if 16 if the hypotenuse and 12 is the long leg. x if the short leg

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Question 432537: Find the given variables of x in triangle if 16 if the hypotenuse and 12 is the long leg. x if the short leg
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Hi

hypotenuse = 16 and longest leg is 12.

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem

x = sqrt%2816%5E2-12%5E2%29=+sqrt%28112%29+=+10.583