Question

What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure 25 in. and 60 in.? 35 in. 65 in. 75 in. 85 in.

Answer 1

Answer: 65in

Explanation:

1) A²+B²=c²

2) you have 2 legs so u fill in A and B the order does not matter

3) so u have 25²+60²=c²

625+3,600=C²

4,225=C²

√4,225=√C² --> the square root and ² cancel out

65=C

Answer 2

65 in.

Explanation:

Using the Pythagoras theorem the hypotenuse (h) is calculated as follows:

h^2 = 25^2 + 60^2

h^2 = 625 + 36000

h^2 = 4225

h = √(4225)

h = 65. in.