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use the pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side of the right triangle? hii does anyone know the hypotenuse length?

use the pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side of the right triangle? hii does-example-1
User Johannes Leimer
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23 votes

Answer:

yes the answer is 17

Explanation:

all you have to do for next time is a^2+b^2=C^2

a and b are legs or the lines that are connected to the right angle. the c is the hypotenuse which is always longer than the legs

User Yousef Gamal
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19 votes

Answer:

17

Explanation:

8^2 + 15^2 = c^2

64 + 225 = c^2

√289 = c

c = 17

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