The length C of the longest side of a right triangle is related to the lengths A and B of the other sides by the formula A)C = A + B. B)C = A² + B². C) . D) .

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The formula for the relationship between the sides of a right triangle is the Pythagorean theorem, which states that C^2 = A^2 + B^2.

Taking the square root of both sides gives:

C = sqrt(A^2 + B^2)

This matches the formula in choice D, which is the correct answer.

The Length C of the Longest Side of a Right