question 13 of 25

the legs of a right triangle measure 6 meters and 8 meters. what is the length of the hypotenuse?

a. 12 meters
b. 14 meters
c. 10 meters
d. 100 meters

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question 13 of 25

the legs of a right triangle measure 6 meters and 8 meters. what is the length of the hypotenuse?

a. 12 meters
b. 14 meters
c. 10 meters
d. 100 meters

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A. 12 meters

B. 14 meters

C. 10 meters

D. 100 meters

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Identify the given values

Set up the equation

Substitute and solve for the hypotenuse

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