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Pythagoras' Theorem states that for any right angle triangle the height squared plus the base squared is equal to the square of the hypotenuse. In other words, after finding the square of the hypotenuse, square root your answer to find its length. Hence: (8*8)+(6*6)=64+36=100. The square root of 100=10. Therefore the length of the hypotenuse is 10 inches. In Roman numerals: (VIII*VIII)+(VI*VI)=LXIIII+XXXVI=C. The square root of C=X. Therefore the length of the hypotenuse is X inches. David Gambell, Merseyside, England.

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