SOLUTION: the hypotenuse of a triangle is √15 ft. and one leg measures 2 ft. Find the length of the other leg.

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Question 804458: the hypotenuse of a triangle is √15 ft. and one leg measures 2 ft. Find the length of the other leg.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=c^2
a^2+2^2=15
a^2+4=15
a^2=11
a=sqrt(11)ft
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Ed