Question

What’s the length of the hypotenuse in inches?

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

To find the hypotenuse, you need to use a^2+b^2=c^2

Plugging the numbers in, the equation is

24^2+7^2=c^2

From here, you can just solve the equation, simplifying it equals

576+49=c^2

Add the two values

625=c^2

from here, you would square both sides to get c standing alone. This results in the equation finishing with the answer:

25=c

or flipping it around to make sence

c=25

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Answer 2

The hypotenuse is 25 inches.

Explanation:

This is a right triangle, so the Pythagorean Theorem applies.

I will assume you know about the Pythagorean Theorem, therefore I will not define it.

Here, I am solving for the hypotenuse.

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

`24^2+7^2=c^2`

`576+49=c^2`

`625 = c^2`

`25=c`