SOLUTION: calculate the missing length of the right triangle. Solve for C using Pythagorean theorem. 8in 6in

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Question 1136370: calculate the missing length of the right triangle. Solve for C using Pythagorean theorem. 8in 6in
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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For your info:  a triangle has no length.


Its sides have lengths.


If you want to ask about the hypotenuse length of this right angled triangle,  it is  10  inches:


c = sqrt%288%5E2%2B6%5E2%29 = sqrt%2864+%2B+36%29 = sqrt%28100%29 = 10.          ANSWER


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    - The Pythagorean Theorem
    - More proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If C is the longest side, it's 10.
If not, it's sqrt%288%5E2+-+6%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2828%29