Asked by Cassandra

The length of the sides of a triangle are given as 8, 15, 17. The hypotenuse is the side that is the length of ____?

11 years ago

Answered by Damon

c^2 = a^2 + b^2
the hypotenuse is always the longest side.

11 years ago

Answered by Cassandra

Thank you Damon. I could not have done this without your help!!

11 years ago

Answered by Damon

You are welcome :)

11 years ago

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