Question

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45 mi.
60 mi.
what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = miles
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

For a right triangle, $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$, where $a=60$, $b=45$.
$c^2 = 60^2 + 45^2$

Step2: Calculate squared values

$60^2=3600$, $45^2=2025$
$c^2 = 3600 + 2025 = 5625$

Step3: Solve for c

Take square root of 5625
$c = \sqrt{5625}$

Answer:

75 miles