Chapter 8: Q. 45 (page 516)
A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 8 inches. If one angle is 35°, find the length of each leg.
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So, the length of each leg is
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Chapter 8: Q. 45 (page 516)
A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 8 inches. If one angle is 35°, find the length of each leg.
So, the length of each leg is
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