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A right triangle has the following measures. a = 3 and b = 4. what is the length of side c?

5
5.5
6

User Bpaul
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

This is Pythagorean triple 3-4-5 or you can verify by plugging into Pythagorean Theorem:


3^2 + 4^2 = c^2

c = 5

User Mike Wills
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