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Here is a right-angled triangle.
y cm
8.2 cm
12.3 cm
Work out the value of y.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

Respuesta :

DSK08

Answer:

9.1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let,

hypotenuse = 12.3 cm

perpendicular = 8.2 cm

base = y cm

(hypotenuse)^2 = (perpendicular)^2 + (base)^2

(12.3)^2 = (8.2)^2 + y^2

151.29 = 67.24 + y^2

151.29 - 67.24 = y^2

.: y^2 = 84.05

y = √84.05

y = 9.1