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The legs of a right triangle each measure 44 inches. Find the length of the hypotenuse.

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Answer:

Length of hypotenuse = 44√2 in²

Explanation:

Given:

Length of legs = 44 in

So,

Perpendicular = 44 in

Base = 44 in

Find:

Length of hypotenuse

Computation:

Hypotenuse = √Perpendicular² + Base²

Length of hypotenuse = √44² + 44²

Length of hypotenuse = 44√2 in²

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