Problem Solve this right triangle for the length of side a. Procedure Determine the correct equation. a = Öc2 – b2 Substitute the given values. a = Ö132 – 122 Complete the calculations. a = Ö169 – 144 a = Ö25 a = 5 Solution a = 5
Solve this right triangle for the length of side a.
Determine the correct equation.
Substitute the given values.
Complete the calculations.
a = 5
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