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Answer:

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.

I hope this helps!

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