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The question is the hypotenuse of a right triangle 10 inches long and one of the sides is 7 inches long. Is the other wise longer or shorter than the 8 inch side, and justify the answer.
When dealing with right triangles only, you can use the formula
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a = 7
b = ?
c = 10
7^2 + b^2 = 10^2
49 + b^2 = 100
b^2 = 51
b = sqrt(51)
when rounded, you get
about 7.14143
The other side is shorter than 8 inches, but longer than the 7 inch side(in case that is what you meant to say).
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