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6 yd
8 yd
What is the length of the hypotenuse?
C =
yards

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Answer:

The length of the hypotenuse is 10 yards.

Explanation:

Given that this is a right triangle, you could apply the Pythagorean Theorem to it. Although I'm not exactly sure, given as there's no indication in your question.

The Pythagorean Theorem is a^2 + b^2 = c^2, for context.

So, 6^2 + 8^2 = ?^2.

6^2 = 36

8^2 = 64

64 + 36 = 100

However, 100 isn't the side length of c, it's c squared. To "unsquare" it, you need to find the square root of it.

In this case, the square root of 100 is 10.

6^2 + 8^2 = 10^2. Makes sense, right?

36 + 64 = 100

Hope this helps.

User Kjbartel
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C = 10 yards because hypotenuse formula is a^2 + b^2 = c^2
User Wouter Pol
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