2. GPS: Guided Problem Solving Find the perimeter of a right triangle with legs of 6 cm and 8 cm.

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Bentley Bright

1 January, 18:31

2. GPS: Guided Problem Solving Find the perimeter of a right triangle with legs of 6 cm and 8 cm.

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Erick Bennett · Answer 1

To find the third side (hypotenuse) use the Pythagorean theorem:

h^2 = 6^2 + 8^2

h^2 = 36 + 64

h^2 = 100

h = 10

Now add all three sides to get the perimeter:

P = 6 + 8 + 10 = 24cm