Question

Pls help me answer this (multiple choice)

Answer 1

Option 3, 18.0

Explanation:

To find the Hypotenuse of a right triangle, use the Pythagoras theorem:

`a^(2) +b^(2) =c^(2)`

(see image below)

(the longest side of any right △ is always C)

In this equation, we know A is 10 and B is 15, so plug in these numbers and solve for C

`10^(2) +15^(2) =c^(2)`

`100 + 225 =c^(2)`

`325 = c^(2)`

Now that the equation is simplified, we find the square root of 325 to solve for C.

`\sqrt{325 = c^(2)}`

`18.0 = c`

The final answer is C = 18.0

Hope this helps you understand :)