In a right triangle, one leg measures 4 inches and the other leg measures 6 inches. What is the length of the hypotenuse in inches? A. √ 52 B. 2√ 13 C. 10 D. 52

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In a right triangle, one leg measures 4 inches and the other leg measures 6 inches. What is the length of the hypotenuse in inches?

A. √ 52
B. 2√ 13
C. 10
D. 52

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Use the Pythagorean theorem:

$h^2=4^2+6^2\\\\h^2=16+36\\\\h^2=52\to h=√(52)$
Answer: A. √52

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