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Chapter 2: Q. 208 (page 145)

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 remaining leg of the given triangle is 15.

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Step 1. Given Information

The given triangle is,

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Step 2. Apply Pythagoras theorem

  • In the given triangle, the length of the legs of the triangle is 8. So, a=8.
  • The length of the hypotenuse is 17. So, c=17.
  • Apply Pythagoras theorem, a2+b2=c2.

82+b2=17264+b2=289b2=225b=15

  • So, the length of the remaining leg of the given triangle is 15.
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Step 3. Conclusion

The length of the remaining leg of the given triangle is 15.

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