How to find the missing length of a leg of a right triangle

How to find the missing length of a leg of a right triangle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to identify the legs and hypotenuse of a triangle and apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for an unknown side. It further demonstrates how to simplify the result into radical form without using a calculator, focusing on understanding squared numbers and simplifying square roots.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the legs and hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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How do you apply the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of a side?

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What is the value of X squared when solving the equation 13^2 + X^2 = 15^2?

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How do you simplify the square root of 56?

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What is the final answer when simplifying sqrt(4 * 14)?

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