In Problems 13–18, the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are given. Find the hypotenuse.13. a = 5, b = 12 14. a = 6, b = 8 15. a = 10, b = 24 16. a = 4, b = 3 17. a = 7, b = 24 18. a = 14, b = 48

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In Problems 13–18, the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are given. Find the hypotenuse.
13. a = 5, b = 12

14. a = 6, b = 8

15. a = 10, b = 24

16. a = 4, b = 3

17. a = 7, b = 24

18. a = 14, b = 48

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