SOLUTION: A right triangle with a hypotenuse of 14ft has a leg that measures 12ft. Find the length of the other leg?

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Question 920981: A right triangle with a hypotenuse of 14ft has a leg that measures 12ft. Find the length of the other leg?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A right triangle with a hypotenuse of 14ft has a leg that measures 12ft. Find the length of the other leg?
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x^2 + 12^2 = 14^2
x^2 = 196 - 144
x^2 = 52
x = 2sqrt(13)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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