Answer:
The answer is, D. 20 inches
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Answer:
D. 20 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
the hypotenuse, the longest side, is equal to c.
plug in.
48^2 + b^2 = 52^2
2304 + b^2 = 2704
2304 - 2304 +b^2 = 2704 - 2304
b^2 = 400
sqrt(b^2) = sqrt(400)
b = 20
