Question

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Answer 1

15 miles

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem states that
`a^2+b^2=c^2` where a and b are the two legs (the sides of the triangle that are adjacent to the right angle) and c is the hypotenuse (the longest side). This only applies to right triangles.

Plug 12 mi and 9 mi into
`a^2+b^2=c^2` as a and b.

`a^2+b^2=c^2\\12^2+9^2=c^2\\144+81=c^2\\225=c^2`

Take the square root of both sides

`15=c`

Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse is 15 miles.

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