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Use the Pythagorean theorem to write an equation for 16^2+12^2=c^2

Answer 1

C=20

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem is a^2 + b^2=c^2. So, a=16, and b=12. 16 squared is 256. 12 squared is 144. 256+144=400. 400=c^2. So, the square root of 400=c. and that is 20.