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Hypotenuse from Pythagorean Theorem

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

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The Pythagorean Theorem says:

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

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