If two sides of a right triangle measures 6 and 8 inches, what does the hypotenuse measure?
A) 100
B) 9
C) 10
D) 12
E) 14
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C)10 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Using Pythagoras theorem
a^2 = b^2 + c^2
Taking the hypotenuse as 'a',
a^2 = 6^2 + 8^2
a^2 = 36+64
a^2 = 100
a =√100 = 10 Inches
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