Question

Help solve attached question.

Answer 1

12 squareroot 5 inches

Answer 2

Answer:

$\mathrm{12\sqrt{5} \: \: inches}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem, where:

$a^2+b^2=c^2$

Substitute in the values.

$24^2+12^2=c^2$

$c^2=576+144$

$c^2=720$

$c=\sqrt{720}$

$c=12\sqrt{5}$

$c=26.83281$