Question

Find the missing length of the triangle.
26 in.
a
24 in.

Answer 1

Answer: a = 10

Work Shown:

Apply the pythagorean theorem to get...

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + 24^2 = 26^2

a^2 + 576 = 676

a^2 = 676 - 576

a^2 = 100

a = sqrt(100)

a = 10

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

26^2-24^2=100

sqrt of 100 is 10