One leg in a right triangle is 16 m, and the hypotenuse measures 162 m. Find the length of the other leg. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. O A. Using radicals, b is exactly The b, up to three decimal places, is approximately O B. The b, is exactly No approximation is necessary.

One leg in a right triangle is 16 m, and the hypotenuse measures 162 m. Find the length of the other leg. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. O A. Using radicals, b is exactly The b, up to three decimal places, is approximately O B. The b, is exactly No approximation is necessary.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter21: Direct And Inverse Proportions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15A: Of two gears that mesh, the one that has the greater number of teeth is called the gear, and the one...

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