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4) 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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5) Suppose you travel north for 35 kilometers then travel east 65 kilometers. How far are you from your starting point?
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Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For the first one.
It reallly easy.
Use the formula.
a^2+b^2=c^2
a= 3, b=4
9+16=c^2
c=5

The second one is really easy too.
Use pythagoras Theorem.
35^2+b^2=65^2
find b
65^2-35^2=b^2
b^2=3000
Take a squre root.
b=54.8

Hence you are 54.8km from starting point
Paul.