151k views
2 votes
The two shorter sides of an obtuse triangle measure 15 inches and 3 feet. Describe the length of the longest side. Explain your reasoning.

User Anabelle
by
8.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

18

Explanation:

The longest side of the triangle is known as the hypotenuse. To find the hypotenuse, you would use the equation a^2+b^2=c^2.

The a and b represent one side of the triangle so it wouldn’t matter which side you use for them. The c represents the hypotenuse.

When you plug in the side lengths, the equation would be:

10^2+15^2=c^2

100+225=c^2

325=c^2

Now you find the square root of 325 which is approximately 18,

And so the final answer is 18.

Hope I helped! :)

User Ssz
by
8.2k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories