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Find the exact length of the third side

Find the exact length of the third side-example-1
User Tanyia
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Answer:


√(74)

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem.


a^2 + b^2 = c^2

We are solving for the hypotenuse, c.


c^2 = a^2 + b^2


c^2 = 5^2 + 7^2


c^2 = 25 + 49


c^2 = 74


c = √(74)

Answer:
√(74)

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