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Observe the figure, So length of a = 14 and b = 12.

To find the hypotenuse c, Apply Pythagorean theorem: $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$ (Substitute a = 14 , and b = 12)

Evaluate powers: $\"\"$ .

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Apply square roots property: $\"\"$ then $\"\"$ .

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The positive value of c = 18.44. $\"\"$

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