Question

What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle shown

5
6
7
12
None of the above

Answer 1

12 is the answer for sure

Answer 2

To get the length of the hypotenuse, we use the equation a² + b² = c².

a and b are the lengths of the legs, and c is the hypotenuse. In this case, the legs are 3 and 4. So, plug them into the equation.

3² + 4² = c²

Now, solve for c

9 + 16 = c²

25 = c²

5 = c

Since c is 5, that means the hypotenuse is 5 cm.