In a right triangle the side c opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse, and the other two sides a and b are
called legs
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The Pythagorean theorem states that in any right tnangle the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation
c? Use the Pythagorean theorem to answer the following question
Determine the length of the hypotenuse in a night thangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches
a Approximately 13 38 inches
b 13 inches
C 169 inches
d. 17 inches
