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In a right triangle, if a = 8 ft and b = 15 ft, what is c?

User Asad Khan
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Answer:

17

Explanation:

a2+b2=c2

8^2+15^2=c2

64 + 225 = 289

√289 = 17

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User Tdpu
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Answer:

c = 17 ft

Explanation:

c=a2+b2=82+152=17ft

User Outcassed
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