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If two sides of a right triangle are 8 and 7, what is the hypotenuse

If two sides of a right triangle are 8 and 7, what is the hypotenuse-example-1

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To find the hypotenuse, simply use the pythagorean theorem. A^2+B^2=C^2
You know the two legs 7 and 8, so plug it in for A and B
7^2+8^2=C^2
49+64=C^2
113=C^2
C= approximately 10.63
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