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In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 51 cm and one leg measures 45 cm. Find the length of the other leg.
Explanation
Explanation
By the Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)² = (leg₁)² + (leg₂)². Here 45² + 24² = 2025 + 576 = 2601 = 51², confirming the sides 45, 24, 51 form a right triangle so the missing leg is √(51² - 45²) = √576 = 24 cm.
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