Question

Draw a right triangle with hypotenuse of length 5 cm and one side of length 3 cm. Find the
length of the other side.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a line BX and BY such that BY is perpendicular on BX.

Taking radius 3 cm and centre B cut the line BX at A.

Taking radius 5 cm and centre A cut the line BY at C.

Join AC.

ABC is the required triangle.

Measure of side BC i.e. third side is 4 cm.