This math topic focuses on the application of the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the hypotenuse 'c' in right triangles. Each problem provides the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides (legs) and presents multiple choices to identify the correct length of the hypotenuse as a decimal value. The specific skill practiced is solving the equation \( a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \) to deduce the value of \( c \) after taking the square root of the sum \( a^2 + b^2 \). This is foundational to understanding Pythagoras’ theorem.
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Approximate the value of 'c' in this equation