SOLUTION: I have worked this problem all the ways that i know how. I get 18.76 every time but that is not an answer choice. Please help if you can. I will provide all the info that is given.

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Question 579254: I have worked this problem all the ways that i know how. I get 18.76 every time but that is not an answer choice. Please help if you can. I will provide all the info that is given. THANK YOU.
Q: Find the value of y that makes the triangle an acute triangle.
GIVEN: hypotnuse is 26,vertical side(x) is 18;Trying to find the y (horizontal side)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x%5E2+=+26%5E2+-+18%5E2+
+x%5E2+=+676+-+324+
+x%5E2+=+352+
+x+=+sqrt%28+352+%29+
+x+=+18.76+
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I suspect there is a misstatement of the
problem. I think that there is a vertical
height given, but it is not one of the
sides of the triangle.
So, the side that is not horizontal can swing
from the vertical height so it is a long
distance or a short distance from
where the hypotenuse meets the horizontal.
The short distance makes the triangle acute.
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I can't see how you get there, though.