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document.write( "In a right triangle, the sides are related by pythagorean theorem, c^ =a^ + b^, where \"c\" is the hypotenuse. Find the hypotenuse when the other two sides' measurements are 6ft. and 8ft.\r
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document.write( "The hypotenuse is the side opposite the 90 degree angle.... but still confused. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #38986 by tutorcecilia(2152) You can put this solution on YOUR website! a^2+b^2=c^2 [Pythagorean Theorem] \n" ); document.write( "6^2+8^2=c^2 [Plug-in the values] \n" ); document.write( "36+64=c^2 [Simplify] \n" ); document.write( "100=c^2 [Take the square root of each side to find the value of just \"c\"] \n" ); document.write( "sqrt(100)=sqrt(c^2) \n" ); document.write( "10=c \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Check by plugging all of the values for a, b, and c back into the formula. \n" ); document.write( " |