SOLUTION: Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve: If the two legs of a triangle are a = 5 and b = 12, find the length of the hypotenuse. c =

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Question 363041: Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve: If the two legs of a triangle are a = 5 and b = 12, find the length of the hypotenuse. c =
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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c%5E2=a%5E2%2Bb%5E2
c%5E2=5%5E2%2B12%5E2
c=sqrt%2825%2B144%29
Complete the calculation to get the hypotenuse, c.