Question

Tim and Sasha are making a model sailboat. They want the sail to be in the shape of a right triangle. If the legs of the sail measure 8 and 15 inches, what would be the length of the hypotenuse?

a. 13 in
b. 15 in
c. 17 in
d. 23 in​

Answer 1

c is correct here's how to do it on desmos

Explanation:

i took the quiz on k12 so i had to do it anyways

Answer 2

c. 17

Explanation:

The formula for calculating the hypotenuse of a right triangle is a²+b²=c²

*c² would be the hypotenuse

8²=64 15²=225

64+225=289

289=17²