What is the length of the hypotenuse? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

c = 37 mi

Explanation:

To find 'c' use Pythagorean theorem.

$\sf \boxed{\bf hypotenuse^2 = base^2 + altitude^2}$

c² = 35² + 12²

=1225 + 144

= 1369

$\sf c = √(1369)\\\\ c = √(37*37)\\\\ \boxed{\bf c = 37 \ mi}$

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