Let c be the hypotenuse and use the Pythagorean theorem.
8^2 + 15^2 = c^2
64 + 225 = c^2
289 = c^2
17 = c
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The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of lengths 6 and 8 inches is: 10 inches.
The lengths of the legs of a right triangle are 15 cm and 20 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
45
7.211
17