what is the value of x? hypotenuse=26 short leg=13 (right triangle)
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OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
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a^2 +13^2 = 26^2
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so whats my answer?
OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
solve for a, we are not here to give answers. we are here to help:)
OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
a^2=26^2-13^2
OpenStudy (anonymous):
what does those arrows mean
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OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
\[a^2\] = a^2
OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
so you have to solve for a
\[a^2 = 26^2-13^2\]
OpenStudy (anonymous):
my answer should be the square root of 507 right
OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
yes, and you would take the positive square root because the negative one does not make sense in our context
OpenStudy (anonymous):
thanks so much .. first time trying this, will be coming back all the time!
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OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):
good deal:)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
The area of a triangle inscribed in a circle is 60 cm^2 and the radius of the circumscribed circle is 8 cm. If the two sides of the inscribed triangle are 10 cm and 12 cm, respectively, find the third side.
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