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a right triangle has one leg that measures 3 feet and the other measures 4 feet. What is the length of the hypotenuse

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a^2+b^2= c^2

3^2+4^2= c^2

9+16= c^2

25= c

Square root 25.

(sqrt)25=5

3^2+4^2= 5^2

The hypotenuse is 5 feet.

I hope this helps!
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