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How to solve Pythagorean thorem

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We are asked to solve the Pythagorean equation
(6)^2+(8)^2=c^2 for
c. First off, we need to simplify the exponents. When we do so, we get
36+64=c^2 \Rightarrow100=c^2. Now, we take the square root of both sides -
√(100) = √(c^2). The square and the square root cancel out, giving us
c= √(100) \Rightarrow \boxed{c=10}. Hope this helped!
User Scx
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Hope this helps. Let me know if u have questions
How to solve Pythagorean thorem-example-1
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