Question

Quick Math Answer ok ​

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

For this problem, we are asked to find x, the hypotenuse.

There are a few ways to find the hypotenuse, but an easy way is to use the Pythagorean Theorem.

Represented as;

`a^2 + b^2 = c^2\\(Short \ Leg)^2 + (Long \ Leg)^2 = (Hypotenuse)^2.`

We have 2 given values, the short leg and the long leg. We can begin solving for the hypotenuse.

Substitute:

`40^2+42^2=c^2`

`3364 = c^2`

Square Root the Equation:

`√(3364) = √(c^2)`

`c = 58.`

The Hypotenuse is 58. Our final answer is Letter D.