dougjr1215
dougjr1215 dougjr1215
  • 25-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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Find the value of the variable in the triangle below. Round decimal answers to the nearest tenth.

Find the value of the variable in the triangle below Round decimal answers to the nearest tenth class=

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jmagill
jmagill jmagill
  • 25-04-2020

Answer: 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

use pythagorean theorem

13^2 + b^2 = 15^2

- 13^2

b^2 = 56 - square root

= 7.5

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mirai123
mirai123 mirai123
  • 25-04-2020

Answer:

Consider:

[tex]hypotenuse = 15[/tex]

[tex]leg1=13[/tex]

[tex]leg2 = x[/tex]

[tex]a^2+13^2=15^2\\a^2+169=225\\a^2=56\\a=\sqrt{56} \\a=7.483[/tex]

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