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6. A right triangle has legs of 5 ft and 6 ft. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

7.8
11.0
) 1.0

User Dor Shinar
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Explanation:

sqrt(5^2+6^2)= sqrt(25+36)

sqrt(61)= 7.8

User Bbnm
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Answer:

  • 7.8

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean


  • c = √(a^2+b^2)

Substitute the values


  • c=√(5^2+6^2)=√(25+36) =√(61) =7.8
User David Fleeman
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