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If R = 25 cm and S = 7 cm, what is the length of T?

24 cm
B. 1589 cm
C. 2/139 cm
D.
14 cm

User MarsOne
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Answer: 24cm

Explanation:

R = 25 cm

S = 7 cm

T = ?

The square of equals to the addition of the square of S and the square of T.

R^2 = S^2 + T^2

25^2 = 7^2 + T^2

T^2 = 25^2 - 7^2

T^2 = 625 - 49

T =✓576

T = 24cm

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