Question

What’s the hypotenuse?

Answer 1

Answer:

c = 10 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem:  a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Step 1:  Plug in the information

(6)^2 + (8)^2 = c^2

36 + 64 = c^2

100 = c^2

sqrt(100) = sqrt(c^2)

10 = c

Answer: c = 10 feet