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Use the Pythagorean Theorem, a squared + b squared = c squared to find the length of a triangle when a = 9 feet and b = 40 feet. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

A. c = 7 feet
B. c = 40 feet
C. c = 41 feet
D. c = 49 feet

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The answer is C = 41 feet

User Liamgbs
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9^2 + 40^2 = 1681

The root of 1681 is 41, so C is the answer.

C. c = 41 feet
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