Question

Find the length of the leg. If your answer is not an integer, leave it in simplest radical form.

Answer 1

You will have to use the pythagorean theorem, a^2+b^2=c^2. Do you know how to do this?

Answer 2

If not, just ask for help.

Answer 3

nope

Answer 4

ok. so, a and b are the lags. c is the longest side of the triangle, called the hypotenuse.

Answer 5

ik tht

Answer 6

so, square the hypotenuse and the leg that you know the length of, and then use your algebraic knowledge to solve for the variable.

Answer 7

Oh! sorry, didn't see the pic. you'll have to use soh cah toa

Answer 8

okey?

Answer 9

sin(45)=opposite side of angle/24

Answer 10

Sin(45)=x/24

Answer 11

Solve this, and you will have your answer.