what is the length of the missing leg in this right triangle?

18 mm
24 mm
26 mm
32 mm

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what is the length of the missing leg in this right triangle?

18 mm
24 mm
26 mm
32 mm

Accepted Answer

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(A) 18 mm

(B) 24 mm

(C) 26 mm

(D) 32 mm

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Identify the given values and the formula

Solve for the missing leg

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