SOLUTION: A right triangle has legs that measure 48 inches and 20 inches. What is the measure of the Hypotenuse?

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Question 312177: A right triangle has legs that measure 48 inches and
20 inches.
What is the measure of the Hypotenuse?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2 memorize this formula
a=48
b=20
find c (Hypotenuse)
48%5E2%2B20%5E2=c%5E2
2304%2B400=c%5E2
2704=c%5E2
sqrt%282704%29=c
52=c