c = \sqrta^2 + b^2 = \sqrt9^2 + 12^2 = \sqrt81 + 144 = \sqrt225 = 15 - AMAZONAWS

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem: Calculating the Hypotenuse with Powers of 3 and 12

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$c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{9^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{81 + 144} = \sqrt{225} = 15$