SOLUTION: A right triangle has a leg length of 21cm and an hypotenuse of 75 cm. What is the length of the other leg?

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Question 755051: A right triangle has a leg length of 21cm and an hypotenuse of 75 cm. What is the length of the other leg?
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A right triangle has a leg length of 21cm and an hypotenuse of 75 cm. What is the length of the other leg?
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c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
75%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+21%5E2
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