How do i write a equation to find the length of a missing side of a right triangle

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7 0

Hello!

The equation to find a missing side of a right triangle is

$a^{2} + b^{2} = c^{2}$

c is the hypotenuse which is the line across from the right angle

a and b are the other sides

Hope this helps!

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