Question 380589
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Hi,
Let x represent the length of the other leg
Applying the Pythagorean Theorem
  x^2 + 5^2 = 8^2
  x^2 = 39
x = ± {{{sqrt(39)}}} Negative solution can be tossed out
x = {{{sqrt(39)}}}