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This is Pythagorus. The formula is a2=b2+c2. The Diagonal side is A, The Horizonal side is B and the Vertical side is C. So we simply sub in 9cm and 8cm for B and C, then solve for A. a2=b2+c2 a2=(9)2+(8)2 a2=81+64 a2=145 a=√ 145 a=12.04 to 2dp

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Q: If two sides of a right triangle measure 9cm and 8cm find the length of the side across from the right angle?
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