Question

A right triangle has legs that are 10. 1 inches and 12. 2 inches long. What is the approximate length of the hypotenuse? 6. 8 inches 15. 8 inches 22. 3 inches 125. 5 inches.

Answer 1

A^2 + B^2 = C^2 for a right triangle

C^2 = (10.1^2 + 12.2^2)^1/2 = 250.85^1/2 = 15.8 in