find the value of c in the following right triangle

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20\
| \ c
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21

A. 20
B.29
C.21
D.√41

1 answer

To find the value of c in this right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Therefore, c^2 = 20^2 + 21^2
c^2 = 400 + 441
c^2 = 841
c = √841
c = 29

Therefore, the value of c is 29.

The correct answer is B. 29