In a right triangle, find the length of the side not given. Let c represent the length of the hypotenuse. Give an answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
-$a=6$ in., $b=8$ in.
A) $\mathrm{c}=100 \mathrm{in}$.
B) $\mathrm{c}=48$ in.
C) $\mathrm{c}=14 \mathrm{in}$
D) $\mathrm{c}=10$ in.

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). Therefore, $c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10$ inches.

In a Right Triangle, Find the Length of the Side a=6a=6a=6

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