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rorycampbell0721

Answer:

[tex]\sqrt{273}[/tex] units

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

you have that a = 16 and c = 23, so:

16^2 + b^2 = 23^2

256 + b^2 = 529

b^2 = 273

b = [tex]\sqrt{273}[/tex]