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Can someone please help,

A right triangle is inscribed in a circle, and the radius of the circle is given. Explain how to find the length of the hypotenuse. use complete sentences ​

Can someone please help, A right triangle is inscribed in a circle, and the radius-example-1

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Sorry it’s too hard I can’t solve it!
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Answer + Step-by-step explanation:

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If a right triangle is inscribed in a circle, the hypotenuse is the diameter of the circle. The radius is half the diameter, or the diameter is twice the radius. To find the hypotenuse, multiply the given radius by 2.

Can someone please help, A right triangle is inscribed in a circle, and the radius-example-1
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