Question

Which equation can be used to find x, the length of the hypotenuse of the right 18 + 24 = x 18 squared + 24 = x (18 + 24) squared = x squared 18 squared + 24 squared = x squared

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

18² + 24² = x²

Explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorem, with legs a and b, and hypotenuse c, the equation is:

a² + b² = c²

If the legs measure 18 and 24, and the hypotenuse has length x, then you get:

18² + 24² = x²