SOLUTION: The lengths of the legs of a right triangle are 8 inches and 12 inches. What is the exact length of the hypotenuse?

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Question 319534: The lengths of the legs of a right triangle are 8 inches and 12 inches. What is the exact length of the hypotenuse?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2+B^2=C^2
8^2+12^2=C^2
64+144=C^2
208=C^2
C=SQRT208
C=14.422205 IN. ANS.