Question

Which equation could be used to find the length of the hypotenuse?

Triangle A B C. Side A C is 2 feet and side C B is 5 feet. Hypotenuse A B is labeled c.
2 squared + 5 squared = c squared
2 squared + c squared = 5 squared
c squared minus 2 squared = 5 squared
5 squared minus 2 squared = c squared

Answer 1

2² + 5² = c²

Explanation:

2² + 5² = c²

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Answer 2

Explanation:

leg1² + leg2² = hypotenuse²

AC² + BC² = AB²

2² + 5² = c²