SOLUTION: If in a right​ triangle, the given legs are a=18 and b=21​, then by using the Pythagorean Theorem find the​ hypotenuse, c. The hypotenuse is c=

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Question 1200039: If in a right​ triangle, the given legs are a=18 and b=21​, then by using the Pythagorean Theorem find the​ hypotenuse, c.
The hypotenuse is c=

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2
c=sqrt%28a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%29
substitute what is given and compute c.