Respuesta :
We will use the Pythagorean theorem:
c² = a² + b²
41² = 40² + b²
1681 = 1600 + b²
b² = 1681 - 1600
b² = 81
b = √ 81
b = 9 in
Answer: The length of the other leg is 9 inches.
c² = a² + b²
41² = 40² + b²
1681 = 1600 + b²
b² = 1681 - 1600
b² = 81
b = √ 81
b = 9 in
Answer: The length of the other leg is 9 inches.