Question

Can someone please help me?? AND SHOW WORK!!

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 7.3m

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem:

$leg^2+leg^2=hypotenuse^2$

We have

$leg=2m,\ leg=7m,\ hypotenuse=r$

Substitute:

$r^2=2^2+7^2\\\\r^2=4+49\\\\r^2=53\to r=\sqrt{53}\to r\approx7.3\ m$