SOLUTION: The lengths of two sides of the right triangle ABC shown in the illustration are given. Find the length of the third side in centimeters. See Example 1. (Objective 1) a = 7 cm and

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Question 1154351: The lengths of two sides of the right triangle ABC shown in the illustration are given. Find the length of the third side in centimeters. See Example 1. (Objective 1)
a = 7 cm and b = 24 cm

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the Pythagorean formula.