A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 9 inches. If one angle is 32°, find the length of each leg. The length of the shorter leg is D inches, and the longer leg is O inches. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 9 inches. If one angle is 32°, find the length of each leg.
The length of the shorter leg is
inches, and the longer leg is
inches.
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 9 inches. If one angle is 32°, find the length of each leg. The length of the shorter leg is inches, and the longer leg is inches. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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