(a) Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle, (b) determine the perimeter of the triangle, and (c) determine the area of the triangle. The figure is not drawn to scale. 36 yd 15 yd

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Problem 3.78TI: Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle shown below.
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(a) Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle, (b) determine the perimeter of the
triangle, and (c) determine the area of the triangle. The figure is not drawn to scale.
36 yd
15 yd
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle, (b) determine the perimeter of the triangle, and (c) determine the area of the triangle. The figure is not drawn to scale. 36 yd 15 yd
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