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A student is asked to find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle. The length of one leg is

36 centimeters, and the length of the other leg is 25 centimeters. The student incorrectly says that
the length of the hypotenuse is 7.8 centimeters. Answer parts a and b.
a. Find the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle to the nearest tenth of a centimeter
The length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle to the nearest tenth of a centimeter is
(Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
cm

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Answer:

a) 43.8 cm

I don't see a part b but let me know if you just forgot to include it and I can answer :)

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