If a right triangle has two legs which have measurments of 9 inches and 15 inches, the length of the hypotenuse is ___ inches. Use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse. (Round answer to the nearest one hundredth).

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Chapter9: Math Models And Geometry
Section9.3: Use Properties Of Angles, Triangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem
Problem 128E: Explain how the figure below illustrates the Pythagorean Theorem for a triangle with legs of length...
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If a right triangle has two legs which have measurments of 9 inches and 15 inches, the length of the hypotenuse is ___ inches. Use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse. (Round answer to the nearest one hundredth).
If a right triangle has two legs which
hypotenuse is
Use the Pythagorean theorem to cal
Round answer to the nearest one hL
inches.
Transcribed Image Text:If a right triangle has two legs which hypotenuse is Use the Pythagorean theorem to cal Round answer to the nearest one hL inches.
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