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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can someone please help me with number3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

3. Solve the right triangle ABC given that side c = 17 cm and side b = 15 cm. Answer: a = , ∠A = ° b = , ∠B = ° c = , ∠C = ° Show your work below This?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep yep :)

OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

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OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

what formula can you come up with that will help you solve for a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no idea :(

OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

look up the Pythagorean theorem and post it here.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so x^2+15^2=17^2

OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

yup, solve for x, or in this case, a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its 64? or is tht the squar of the answer

OpenStudy (bahrom7893):

a^2=17^2-15^2 a=sqrt(17^2-15^2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya and i got 64

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4096?

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