Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem, a squared + b squared = c squared to find the length of a triangle when a = 9 feet and b = 40 feet. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

A. c = 7 feet
B. c = 40 feet
C. c = 41 feet
D. c = 49 feet

Answer 1

The answer is C = 41 feet

Answer 2

9^2 + 40^2 = 1681

The root of 1681 is 41, so C is the answer.

C. c = 41 feet