Question

Using the Pythagorean theorem: a right triangle has a side that is 24 in and one that is 25in (25 is the diagonal side) what is the length of the third side

Answer 1

Third Side (Perpendicular side) = 7 inch

Explanation:

Given:

First side (Base) = 24 inch

Second side (Diagonal/Hypotenuse side) = 25 inch

Find:

Third Side (Perpendicular side)

Computation:

Using Pythagorean theorem;

Perpendicular side = √Hypotenuse side² - Base²

Perpendicular side = √25² - 24²

Perpendicular side = √625 - 576

Perpendicular side = √49

Perpendicular side = 7 inch

Third Side (Perpendicular side) = 7 inch