Question

Please help with the steps as well!!

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we need to use the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that a^2 + b^2 must equal c^2. "a" is the length of one of the legs (shorter sides of the triangle) and "b" is the length of the other leg. "c" is the length of the hypotenuse.

a = y = 36.25cm

b = x = 20.93cm

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(36.25)^2 + (20.93)^2 = c^2

1314.0625 + 438.0649 = c^2

√1752.1274 = √c^2

c = 41.8584209 ≈ 41.86

So your final answer is...

The length of the hypotenuse is about 41.86 cm.