Question

Jake is riding a skateboard down a ramp that is in the shape of a right triangle. The ramp has a height of 5 feet and a base of 12 feet. What is the length of the ramp?​

Answer 1

A. 13

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. 13 ft.

Explanation:

To solve this question, you will need to use the Pythagorean Theorem. In the Pythagorean Theorem,
`a^(2) +b^(2) = c^2`.

a = 5

b = 12

c = c

`5^2 + 12^2 = c^2`

`c^2 = 5^2 + 12^2`

`c^2` = 25 + 144

`c^2` = 169

`√(c^2)` =
`√(169)`

c = 13

So, your answer is A. 13 ft.

A shortcut, though, is just to memorize a few basic Pythagorean triples, as listed below.

Hope this helps!