[tex]\text{Given that side a = 8 inches and side b = 12 inches, find the lenght of the hypotenuse of this right triangle}[/tex][tex]\text{Let's recall the }Pythagorean\text{ theorem}[/tex][tex]Hypotenuse\text{ = }\sqrt{(8^2+12^2)}[/tex][tex]\text{Hypotenuse = }\sqrt{208\text{ }\Rightarrow}\text{ 14.42 inches}[/tex]
