SOLUTION: what is the equation? use Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with the leg lengths of 15 and 20 units.

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Question 284485: what is the equation?
use Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with the leg lengths of 15 and 20 units.

Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use a^2 + b^2 = c^2
(15)^2 + (20)^2 = c^2
Can you finish now?

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