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In right triangle RQW below, approximately what is the value of RQ- WQ ? (figure is not drawn to scale) R 15 53 Q W

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section10.8: Probability

Problem 17E

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In right triangle RQW below, approximately what is the value of RQ - WQ ? (figure is not drawn to scale)
R
15
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Q
W

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