Find the distance between the points (0,0) and (36,15).

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To find the distance between the points \((0,0)\) and \((36,15)\), we can use the distance formula:

\[ d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]

Here, \((x_1, y_1) = (0, 0)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (36, 15)\).

Substituting the coordinates into the formula gives:

\[ d = \sqrt{(36 - 0)^2 + (15 - 0)^2} \] \[ d = \sqrt{36^2 + 15^2} \]

Calculating \(36^2\) and \(15^2\):

\[ 36^2 = 1296 \] \[ 15^2 = 225 \]

Adding these values together:

\[ 1296 + 225 = 1521 \]

Now, taking the square root:

\[ d = \sqrt{1521} = 39 \]

Thus, the distance between the points \((0,0)\) and \((36,15)\) is \(\boxed{39}\).