Question

Find the value of r.

Answer 1

r = 10

Explanation:

r is simply the 3rd leg of the triangle. Use Pythagorean theorem to solve for r:

r^2 + (24)^2 = (r + 16)^2

r^2 + 576 = r^2 + 32r + 256

32r = 320

r = 10