Question

If the lengths of the legs triangle are 18 inches and 24 inches, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Answer 1

The length of the hypotenuse = 25 inches

Answer 2

30 inches

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

a² + b² = c²

18² + 24² = c²

324 + 576 = c²

900 = c²

c = √900

c = 30

Answer: 30 inches