Question

How long is this triangles hypotenuse?

Answer 1

17.

Explanation:

`a^2+b^2 = c^2` is the formula used to find the hypotenuse (also known as the Pythagora's Theorem).

Substitute the given values into the equation.

`8^2+15^2=c^2`

64 + 225 =
`c^2`

289 =
`c^2`

`√(289)` = c

c = 17