Question

What is the length of the hypotenuse

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

So, to find the hypotenuse you must use the pythagreons theorm:

A^2+B^2=C^2

Now, we knowt hat A and B is the side lengths.(9 and 12)

The hyoptenuse is C.

So, lets plug in our values for A and B, and find C:

A^2+B^2=C^2

=

9^2+12^2=C^2

Now lets square each number except for C, since its a unknown value:

81+144=C^2

Now combine the 144 and 81:

225=C^2

Finally, square root both sides so C^2 becomes C:

15=C

So the answer for the hyotenuse is 15!

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

The Pythagorean's Theorem states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2, so 81 + 144 = 225, and 225 square rooted is 15.