# Given a = 3 and b = 4, compute the hypotenuse using a ** 2 + b ** 2 (do not take the square root)

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Given a = 3 and b = 4, compute the hypotenuse using a ** 2 + b ** 2 (do not take the square root). Print the result.

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