Question

a sandbox is in the shape of a right triangle. The two legs measure 9 inches and 16 inches. what is the perimeter of the sandbox?​

Answer 1

Perimeter = 50 inches

Explanation:

Use pythagoreon theorem to find the hypotenuse

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2

9 + 16 + 25 = perimeter

perimeter = 50