SOLUTION: the legs of a right triangle measure 5 centimeters and 12 centimeters. what is the length of the hypotenuse

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Question 1014978: the legs of a right triangle measure 5 centimeters and 12 centimeters. what is the length of the hypotenuse

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2 + b^2 = c^2
5^2 + 12^2 = c^2
25 + 144 = c^2
169 = c^2
c = 13 cm