Question

A right triangle has legs 48 inches and 55 inches long. What is the length of the

hypotenuse in inches?

Answer 1

73

Explanation:

Here is the formula for the hypotenuse of a right triangle:

c=√ (a^2+b^2)

Let's plug in the values.

c = √ (48^2 + 55^2)

= √ (2304 + 3025)

= √ (5329)

= 73

So, the hypotenuse, or c, is 73.

Answer 2

73 inches

Explanation:

Hypotenuse² = base² + height²

Hypotenuse² = 48² + 55²

Hypotenuse² = 5329

Hypotenuse = sqrt(5329)

Hypotenuse = 73 in