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In triangle abc , ab=12,bc=16. What is ac

User Nick Alger
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Answer:

20

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

User Keyur Hirani
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Answer:

ac = 20

Explanation:

To solve for the sides in a triangle, we use pythagorean theorem

Where:

ac² = ab² + bc²

ac² = 12² + 16²

ac² = 144 + 256

ac² = 400

ac = √400

ac = 20

User Hendrik Wiese
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