Question

In a right triangle, one leg measures 4 inches and the other leg measures 6 inches. What is the length of the hypotenuse in inches?

A. √ 52
B. 2√ 13
C. 10
D. 52

Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean theorem:

`h^2=4^2+6^2\\\\h^2=16+36\\\\h^2=52\to h=√(52)`
Answer: A. √52