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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given right triangle with right angle at c, if b=8, and c=17 use pythagorean theorem to solve for A

OpenStudy (lucaz):

can you draw it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No it doesn't let me. @lucaz

OpenStudy (lucaz):

b=8 and c=17 these are side lengths?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes @lucaz

OpenStudy (lucaz):

you need to know wich sides those b and c represent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's just the legs on the triangle @lucaz

OpenStudy (lucaz):

by right angle at c and c= 17 you mean right angle at C and it's opposite side is 17 units?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes. @lucaz

OpenStudy (lucaz):

then, the opposite side of the right angle is called hypotenuse, it's the largest side..|dw:1392911703205:dw|

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