the legs of a right triangle measure 7 units and 24 units. what is the measure of the hypotenuse? round to the nearest tenth is necessary

Respuesta :

The measure of the hypotenuse is 25.0 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us revise how to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right Δ

  • If the two legs of a right triangle are x and y
  • If the hypotenuse is z
  • According to Pythagoras Theorem [tex]z=\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}[/tex]

∵ The legs of a right triangle measure 7 units and 24 units

∴ x = 7 units and y = 24 units

∵ [tex]z=\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}[/tex]

- Substitute the values of x and y in the rule to find z

∵ [tex]z=\sqrt{(7)^{2}+(24)^{2}}[/tex]

∴ [tex]z=\sqrt{49+576}[/tex]

∴ [tex]z=\sqrt{625}[/tex]

∴ z = 25 units

∵ z is the hypotenuse

∴ The measure of the hypotenuse = 25 units

The measure of the hypotenuse is 25.0 units

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