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A right triangle has sides that are 40 feet, 9 feet, and 41 feet. Which one of these is the hypotenuse? Explain your reasoning.

A right triangle has sides that are 40 feet, 9 feet, and 41 feet. Which one of these is the hypotenuse? Explain your reasoning.
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A right triangle has sides that are 40 feet, 9 feet, and 41 feet. Which one of these is the hypotenuse? Explain your reasoning.

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User Albino Cordeiro
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Answer:

41 feet

Explanation:

the biggest number will always be the hypotenuse, because it is a right trangle.

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User Molerat
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Answer:

41 feet

Explanation:

Pythagorean theory: 9squared+40squared=41squared

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User Fordi
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