HELP HELP HEEELP? :{
The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are given. Find the length of the third side. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

legs: 18 in. and 17 in.
a.
24.8 in.
b.
5.9 in.
c.
27.7 in.
d.
19.5 in.

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HELP HELP HEEELP? :{
The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are given. Find the length of the third side. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
 
legs: 18 in. and 17 in.
a.
24.8 in.
b.
5.9 in.
c.
27.7 in.
d.
19.5 in.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Do you know the Pythagorean theorem?

mathstudent55 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

a^2 + b^2 = c^2 so 18^2+17^2=c^2     find what 18^2 plus 17^2 is and the take the square root of the number given and theres your answer

mathstudent55 · Answer

You are given a and b, and you need to solve for c.

anonymous · Answer

okay.

anonymous · Answer

thanks. i forgot how to do these.

mathstudent55 · Answer

You're welcome.