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10. Find a third number so that the three numbers form a right triangle:

i) 9,41, _
ii) 13,85, _

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When dealing with right triangles the Pythagorean theorem is the way to go, 9^2+b^2=41^2. 81+b^2=1681 b=40
13^2+b^2=85^2 169+b^2=7056 b=84