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Can Someone Solve This By Using The Formula a^2+b^2=c^2

Can Someone Solve This By Using The Formula a^2+b^2=c^2-example-1
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Explanation:

Use Pythagorean Theorem,


{a}^(2) + {b}^(2) = {c}^(2)

C is the hypotenuse

a and b are the legs which is 20 and 48


{20}^(2) + {48}^(2) = {c}^(2)


400 + 2304 = {c}^(2)


2704 = {c}^(2)


c = 52

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