kristenblair45 kristenblair45
  • 04-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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what is the measure of b if a=20 and c=29. using the pythagorean theorem ​

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goddessboi goddessboi
  • 04-02-2020

Since a^2+b^2=c^2 becomes 20^2+b^2=29^2, we solve for b:

400+b^2=841

b^2=441

b=21

So the length of b is 21 units.

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lvigil94 lvigil94
  • 04-02-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

b=21

a Leg

20

c Hypotenuse

29

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