Question

what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = \square millimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Pythagorean theorem

For right triangle: $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$, where $a=8$, $b=6$

Step2: Calculate squared side lengths

$8^2 = 64$, $6^2 = 36$

Step3: Sum squared lengths

$c^2 = 64 + 36 = 100$

Step4: Solve for hypotenuse $c$

$c = \sqrt{100} = 10$

Answer:

10 millimeters