Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side of the right triangle

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Fried Brice · Answer 1 · 2021-12-18T10:14:54+0000

Answer:

26

Explanation:

→ Utilise Pythagoras theorem

a² + b² = c²

→ Substitute in the values

10² + 24² = c²

→ Simplify

100 + 576 = c²

→ Simplify further

676 = c²

→ Square root both sides to isolate c

26 = c