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3 years ago

Is a right triangle. If AC = 15 and BC = 17, find AB.

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2 answers:

ivanzaharov [21]3 years ago

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There is only case if ∠c=90
then Δ ACB is right angle triangle.

(hyp)^2=(base)^2+(height)^2
(AB)^2=(15)^2+(17)^2

IRINA_888 [86]3 years ago

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17^2 - 15^2 = AB^2 using the Pythagorean theorem

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