Question

In a right triangle the side c opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse, and the other two sides a and b are

called legs
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The Pythagorean theorem states that in any right tnangle the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation
c? Use the Pythagorean theorem to answer the following question
Determine the length of the hypotenuse in a night thangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches
a Approximately 13 38 inches
b 13 inches
C 169 inches
d. 17 inches

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The hypotenuse of the triangle measures 13 inches.

Explanation:

Since the Pythagorean theorem states that in any right triangle the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation A ^ 2 + B ^ 2 = C ^ 2, to determine the length of the hypotenuse in a right thangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches the following calculation should be performed:

5 ^ 2 + 12 ^ 2 = X ^ 2

25 + 144 = X ^ 2

√169 = X

13 = X

Therefore, the hypotenuse of the triangle measures 13 inches.