SOLUTION: A right triangle consists of: leg a = 1 leg b = unknown hypotenuse= {{{sqrt(5)}}} Solve for leg b. b={{{sqrt(c^2-a^2)}}} From this point, I am at a complete loss. An ex

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Question 518790: A right triangle consists of:
leg a = 1
leg b = unknown
hypotenuse= sqrt%285%29
Solve for leg b.
b=sqrt%28c%5E2-a%5E2%29
From this point, I am at a complete loss. An explanation with the solution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
leg a = 1
leg b = unknown
hypotenuse= sqrt%285%29
Solve for leg b.
b=sqrt%28c%5E2-a%5E2%29
b=sqrt%28%28%28sqrt%285%29%29%5E2-%281%29%5E2%29%29
b= sqrt%285-1%29
b=sqrt%284%29
b=2 the other leg
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