Easy
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 50 cm and one leg measures 14 cm. Find the length of the other leg.
Explanation
Explanation
By the Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)² = (leg₁)² + (leg₂)². Here 14² + 48² = 196 + 2304 = 2500 = 50², confirming the sides 14, 48, 50 form a right triangle so the missing leg is √(50² - 14²) = √2304 = 48 cm.
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