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Help me What is the length of FN when DM = 8 in., DN = 17 in., and MF = 10 in.? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of an inch.

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Any ideas? Pythagorean theorem :)

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I have no idea about this question.

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i just started learning this

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Have you seen the Pythagorean theorem?

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yes

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You need to use it twice in this question

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Calculate the hypotenuse then use that value in the next application of the theorem.

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Look for the two right angle triangles in the drawing.

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Do you see them?

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yes

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