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Which equation can be used to find x, the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle? A triangle has side lengths 63, 16, x. 16 + 63 = x 16 squared + 63 = x (16 + 63) squared = x squared 16 squared + 63 squared = x squared

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Answer:

D. 16 squared + 63 squared = x squared

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Nisarg Bhavsar
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Answer: 16 squared + 63 squared = x squared

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, since we have a right triangle we have to apply the Pythagorean Theorem:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Where c is the hypotenuse of the triangle (the longest side) and a and b are the other sides.

Replacing with the values given:

x^2 = 63^2 + 16^2

So, the correct option is

16 squared + 63 squared = x squared

Feel free to ask for more if needed or if you did not understand something.

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