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1) A right triangle is a triangle with one angle measuring 90^o. In a right triangle, the sides are related by Pythagorean Theorem, , where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the 90^o angle). Find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides' measurements are 6 feet and 8 feet.

2)Suppose you travel north for 65 kilometers then travel east 75 kilometers. How far are you from the starting point?

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