Anja is creating a triangle using three straws. The two shorter straws have lengths of 20 cm and 21 cm. How long, in centimeters, should the third straw be for Anja to create a right triangle?
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Anja is creating a triangle using three straws. The two shorter straws have lengths of 20 cm and 21 cm. How long, in centimeters, should the third straw be for Anja to create a right triangle?

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Anja is creating a triangle using three straws. The two shorter straws have lengths of 20 cm and 21 cm. How long, in centimeters, should the third straw be for Anja to create a right triangle?

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