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Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in the simplest radical form.

Find the length of the third side. If necessary, write in the simplest radical form-example-1
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Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

Let the third side be x.

4² + 6² = x²

x² = 52


x = √(52) \\ x = 2√(13)

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