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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagorean Theorem;
a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2+=+c%5E2
a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse;
3%5E2+%2B+4%5E2=+c%5E2
9+16 = 25
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