Question

10. The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are given. Find the length of the third side. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
legs: 24 in. and 16 in.
A. 17.9 in.
B. 28.8 in.
C. 34.7 in.
D. 31 in

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Length of third side

$= \sqrt{ {24}^{2} + {16}^{2} } \\ = \sqrt{576 + 256} \\ = \sqrt{832} \\ = 28.84 \\ \approx \: 28.8 \: in$

Or

Length of third side

$= \sqrt{ {24}^{2} - {16}^{2} } \\ = \sqrt{576 - 256} \\ = \sqrt{320} \\ = 17.8885438 \\ \approx \: 17.9 \: in$

Answer 2

Answer:

it's  B  28.8 in

Step-by-step explanation: