Question

A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 70 feet and a leg of 35 feet. What is the length of the other leg? Select one:

Answer 1

H = 70ft.
P = 35ft.
B = ?

H^2 = P^2 + B^2
70×70 = (35×35) + B^2
B^2 = 4900-1225
B = √3675
B = 35√3 ft.