Find the Length of the Missing Side of the Right

question 141

Multiple Choice

Find the length of the missing side of the right triangle. Round to three decimal places, if necessary.
-a = 10, c = 26

• A) b = 24
• B) b = 25
• C) b = 28
• D) b = 18

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Definitions:

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces as a result of weak bonding in certain directions in the mineral's crystal structure.

Fracture

a break or crack in rock or bone, often resulting from stress or impact.

Silicon Tetrahedron

A structural unit in silicate minerals, consisting of a silicon atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement.

Silicate Minerals

minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, often forming the majority of the Earth's crust.