Respuesta :
c^2=a^2+b^2 we are given the hypotenuse of 19 units and one leg of 8 units so:
19^2=8^2+b^2
361=64+b^2
b^2=297
b=√297
b≈17.2 to the nearest tenth
19^2=8^2+b^2
361=64+b^2
b^2=297
b=√297
b≈17.2 to the nearest tenth
Answer:
Length of the leg b is:
17.2 units
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that:
The values a=8 which is a leg of a right triangle and value c=19 which is the hypotenuse.
We have to find the length of the other leg b to the nearest tenth.
By phythagoras theorem
a²+b²=c²
⇒ 8²+b²=19²
⇒ b²=361-64
⇒ b²=297
⇒ b=17.23
Hence, length of the leg b is:
17.2 units