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To calculate the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle, you would use the Pythagorean theorem. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
1) The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle: a² + b² = c² Where: - a and b are the lengths of the two legs of the right triangle - c is the length of the hypotenuse
2) To find the hypotenuse, you would: - Square the lengths of both legs - Add these squared lengths together - Take the square root of the sum
3) Formula: c = √(a² + b²)
Example: - If the two legs are 3 and 4 units long - a = 3, b = 4 - c = √(3² + 4²) - c = √(9 + 16) - c = √25 - c = 5
So the hypotenuse would be 5 units long.
This theorem works for any right triangle and is a fundamental concept in geometry and trigonometry.
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