Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse
Add the squares of the legs, then take the square root.
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What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs 7 cm and 24 cm?
Answer: 25
A right triangle has legs of 12 cm and 5 cm. How long is the hypotenuse?
Answer: 13
The two legs of a right triangle measure 10 cm and 24 cm. Find the length of the hypotenuse.
Answer: 26
Tip: Add the squares of the legs, then take the square root.
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