Question

2.6 ft.
8.3 ft.
what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = feet
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$c^2 = 8.3^2 + 2.6^2$$

Step2: Calculate squares of legs

$$8.3^2 = 68.89, 2.6^2 = 6.76$$

Step3: Sum the squares

$$68.89 + 6.76 = 75.65$$

Step4: Find square root

$$c = \sqrt{75.65} \approx 8.7$$

Answer:

8.7