document.write( "Question 72587: a right triangle the sides are related by pythagorean theorem, c^2=a^2+b^2 where c is the hypotenuse . find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet show work please \n" ); document.write( "
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Pythagoras determined (hypotenuse)^2 = (side 1)^2 + (side 2)^2
\n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 3^2 + 4^2
\n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 9 + 16
\n" ); document.write( "h^2 = 25
\n" ); document.write( "hypotenuse = 5
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