- A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 5 feet. One leg measures one foot
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The general formula for the distance between two points is
Anyway, if A and B have the same x or y coordinates, this formula can be simplified. For example, in this case the two points have the same x coordinate of -8, so the following part of the formula simplifies:
So, we're left with
but the square root of a square is the absolute value of the object being squared:
which is this case means
which is the correct length of the side.
One fifth is the same as 
and 15 is the same as 
So just times across,
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Resulting in(1 x 15= 15, and 5 x 1= 5),
If you need/want to reduce it, divide both numbers by 5. Leaving you with the simplified answer of
or 3. Either answer works. :)
If you have any questions, just comment them down below :)
So just times across,
Resulting in(1 x 15= 15, and 5 x 1= 5),
If you need/want to reduce it, divide both numbers by 5. Leaving you with the simplified answer of
If you have any questions, just comment them down below :)