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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:
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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
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To find the hypotenuse, you would:
- Square the lengths of both legs
- Add these squared lengths together
- Take the square root of the sum
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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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