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Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle | Given leg lengths of 6 and 8

Pythagorean Theorem: a2 + b2 = c2
Given: a = 6   b = 8
(6)2 + (8)2 = c2
36 + 64 = c2
c2 = 100
c = √100 = 10
Hypotenuse = √100 = 10
Note: Pythagorean Triple (6, 8, 10)

The solution above and all other related solutions were provided by the Hypotenuse Application

Find the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle

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