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In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 25 cm and one leg measures 24 cm. Find the length of the other leg.
Explanation
Explanation
By the Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)² = (leg₁)² + (leg₂)². Here 24² + 7² = 576 + 49 = 625 = 25², confirming the sides 24, 7, 25 form a right triangle so the missing leg is √(25² - 24²) = √49 = 7 cm.
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