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For the right triangle shown, the lengths of two sides are given. Find the third side. Leave your answer in simplified, radical form.

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For the right triangle shown, the lengths of two sides are given. Find the third side-example-1
User LynnH
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Answer:

c=4√2

Explanation:

Sine the triangle is a right triangle you can use the Pythagorean theorem. a^2+b^2=c^2

(4)^2+(4)^2=c^2

16+16=c^2

32=c^2

c=√32

c=4√2

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