SOLUTION: in a right-angled triangle AB=15 inches BC=10 inches what will be the length of side AC?

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Question 761743: in a right-angled triangle AB=15 inches BC=10 inches what will be the length of side AC?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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AB^2 + BC^2 = AC^2
15^2 + 10^2 = AC^2
AC^2 = 325
AC = sqrt%28325%29
AC = 18.0 inches.
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