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If the length of qr is 8 cm and the length of qs is 12 cm, what is the length of rs? No links Pls

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Answer:

8.94

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

qs = 12cm

qr = 8cm

Required

rs

Using the pythagoras theorem

Let us assume qs is the hypotenuse side

qs² = qr² + rs²

12² = 8² + rs²

144 = 64 +rs²

rs² = 144 - 64

rs² = 80

rs = √80

rs = 8.94

Hence the value of rs is 8.94

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