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Can someone help me please. im giving 20 points

Can someone help me please. im giving 20 points-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

In this case you plug in 12 and 6 in a and b:

12^2 + 6^2= c^2

144 + 36 = 180


√(180) = 13.42

User Fustigador
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Answer:

13.4 units

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side of the right triangle.


a^2+b^2=c^2

The missing side is the hypotenuse. We are given legs with measurements of 12 and 6 units. These would be a and b.

Solve for c:


12^2+6^2=c^2\\\rightarrow 12^2=144\\\rightarrow 6^2=36\\144+36=c^2\\180=c^2\\√(180)= √(c^2) \\\boxed {13.41640786 = c}

Round to the nearest tenth.

13.41640786 ... ≈ 13.4

The measure of the missing side should be about 13.4 units.

Brainilest Appreciated.

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