Question

The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are given. Find the length of the third side. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

legs: 28 in. and 15 in.

Answer 1

right angle ∆,if we have to calculate hypotenuse then,

h^2=b^2+p^2

h^2=28^2+15^2

h^2=784+225

h^2=1009

h=√1009 h=31.76

if we have to calculate base or prependicular

then

b^2=h^2-p^2

b^2=28^2-15^2

b^2=784-225

b^2=559

b=√559

b=23.64