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Find the lengths of the hypotenuses (x) of the triangle whose legs are given

1) 8cm,15cm

User Abril
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Answer:

hypotenuse is 17cm

Explanation:

According to Pythagoras theorem,

AC²=AB²+BC²

AC² = 8²+15²

AC = √64+225

AC =√ 289

AC =17cm

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