Given right triangle QRS below, do the following: (a) Determine the length of side QS. [2 points] 48 55 (b) Determine the measure of ZS to the nearest degree. [2 points] 1 Add file #13

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Given right triangle QRS below, do the following:
(a) Determine the length of side QS. [2 points]
48
S.
55
(b) Determine the measure of ZS to the nearest degree. [2 points]
1 Add file
+12
Transcribed Image Text:#12 Given right triangle QRS below, do the following: (a) Determine the length of side QS. [2 points] 48 S. 55 (b) Determine the measure of ZS to the nearest degree. [2 points] 1 Add file +12
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(a)

The given triangle QRS is right angled triangle, so, apply Pythagorean theorem as follows:

(QS)2=(QR)2+(RS)2 [Note the side opposite to 90° angle is hypotenuese]

(QS)2=482+552

(QS)2=2304+3025

(QS)2=5329

QS=73

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