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Which side is the hypotenuse? Which side will you plug in for c?

Which side is the hypotenuse? Which side will you plug in for c?-example-1
User Banncee
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Answer: B) √117

The correct answer is B) √117

Explanation:

As seen, the figure is a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle, so the correct option is B) √117. Since the longest side is √117cm, the this means that c = √117cm

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User Hayden Schiff
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Answer:

Option B: √117

Explanation:

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the longest side. In this case, since the longest side is √117 cm, then c=√117.

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