SOLUTION: 6) A right triangle is a triangle with one angle measuring 90�. In a right triangle, the sides are related by Pythagorean Theorem, where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite th

Question 72554: 6) A right triangle is a triangle with one angle measuring 90�. In a right triangle, the sides are related by Pythagorean Theorem, where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the 90� angle). Find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides� measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet.
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Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3^2=4^2=c^2
9+16=c^2
25=c^2
c=sqrt25
c=5
This is the standard 3-4-5 right triangle.
Answer by elima(1433) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagorean Theorem;

a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse;

9+16 = 25
:)
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