Concept explainers
To find: the missing length of the given
Answer to Problem 36SGR
The length of the hypotenuse is 50 in.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
As per the Pythagorean Theorem, In a right angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the square of legs of the triangle.
In the given figure the legs are given to be 30 in and 40 in and the hypotenuse is given to be equal to variable c.
Thus from Pythagorean Theorem,
Or,
Or,
Or,
Thus,
Conclusion:
Thus the length of the hypotenuse is 50 in.
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