Question

The hypotenuse of the right triangle measures 50 yards. Another side measures 30 yards. What is the measurement of the remaining side, which a jogger has to run, to complete this triangle?

Answer 1

Answer: 40 yards

Explanation:

a2 + b2 = c2

a2 + 30^2 = 50^2

a2 = 2500 - 900

a2 = 1600

a = √1600

a = 40 yards

Answer 2

40 yards.

Explanation:

let remaining side=x

then x²+30²=50²

x²=50²-30²=10²(5²-3²)=10²(25-9)=10²(4)²

x=10×4=40