Question

In a right triangle, if the hypotenuse is equal to 16 feet and the side adjacent to aq is equal to 5 feet, what is the approximate measurement of aq ?

Answer 1

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aq^2+5^2=16^2



aq^2+25=256


aq^2=231


aq= 15,19

Answer 2

Answer:

15.19 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given a right angled triangle.

Hypotenuse = 16 feet

Base = 5 feet

Now we are supposed to find the perpendicular of given triangle.

So, we will use Pythagoras theorem.

$Hypotenuse^2=Perpendicular^2+Base^2$

$16^2=Perpendicular^2+5^2$

$256=Perpendicular^2+25$

$256-25=Perpendicular^2$

$231=Perpendicular^2$

$\sqrt{231}=Perpendicular$

$15.19=Perpendicular$

Hence the measure of the third side is 15.19 feet.