To find the length of the hypotenuse (c), we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
In this case, a = 7 miles and b = 7 miles. Plug these values into the formula:
(7)^2 + (7)^2 = c^2
49 + 49 = c^2
98 = c^2
To solve for c, take the square root of both sides:
c = √98
c ≈ 9.9 miles
Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse is approximately 9.9 miles.
What is the length of the hypotenuse? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c= miles
c, 7mi, 7mi
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