Question

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, find the length of a leg of a right triangle if the other leg is 8 ft long and the hypotenuse is 10ft long.


A. 36 ft

B. 6FT

C. √41 ft

D.12.81 ft

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 6ft

Explanation:

the Pythagorean theorem states a^2+b^2=√c the inverse to find the leg would be a=√(c^2-b^2)