Question

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

А
С
5 cm
С
B
8 cm

Answer 1

The first option (5^2 + 8^2 = c^2).

Explanation:

According to the Pythagorean Theorem, a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

If a is 5 cm, and b is 8 cm, you would have the following equation...

5^2 + 8^2 = c^2.

That matches with the first option.

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