Question

In a right triangle, a and b are the lengths of the legs and c is the length of the hypotenuse. If a = 6.5 inches and b = 5.5 inches, what is c? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem for right triangles

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

c^2 = 6.5^2 + 5.5 ^2

c^2 = 72.5

c = sqrt (72.5) = 8.5 units