Question 1130032
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How do I find the pythagorean theorem when one of the legs are missing?
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BETTER:
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How do I solve for one of the legs in the Pythagorean theorem formula?
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legs x and y
hypotenuse h

{{{x^2+y^2=h^2}}}


Find x:
{{{x^2=h^2-y^2}}}

{{{x=sqrt(h^2-y^2)}}}


Find y:
You should be able to figure out this.