SOLUTION: The base of the right triangle D is 8 cm and the height is 6 cm. Find the perimeter.

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Question 270840: The base of the right triangle D is 8 cm and the height is 6 cm. Find the perimeter.



Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=c^2
6^2+8^2=c^2
36+64=c^2
100=c^2
c^2=100
c=sqrt100
c=10 ans. for the third side.
P=a+b+c
P=6+8+10
P=24 ans for the perimeter.