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If a = 5 and b = 12, what is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

A. 10
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15

Explanation:

Hypotenuse = √(a²+b²) = √(5²+12²) = √169 = 13. Other options are incorrect.

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