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One of the legs of a right triangle measures 3 cm and its hypotenuse measures 4 cm. Find the measure of the other leg. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter68: Basic Calculations Of Angles And Sides Of Right Triangles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6A

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