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Chapter 2: Q. 214 (page 146)

In the following exercises, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the leg. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Short Answer

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The length of the hypotenuse is8.6approximately.

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Step 1. Given Information

The given triangle is

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Step 2. Apply Pythagoras Theorem

  • The lengths of the legs of the given triangle are 5 and 7. So, a=5and b=7.
  • Use the Pythagoras theorem a2+b2=c2and solve to find the hypotenuse of the triangle.

52+72=c225+49=c2c2=74c鈮�8.6

  • So, the length of the hypotenuse is8.6approximately.
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Step 3. Conclusion

The length of the hypotenuse is8.6approximately.

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