The hypotenuse of the triangle measures 13 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the Pythagorean theorem states that in any right triangle the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation A ^ 2 + B ^ 2 = C ^ 2, to determine the length of the hypotenuse in a right thangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches the following calculation should be performed:
5 ^ 2 + 12 ^ 2 = X ^ 2
25 + 144 = X ^ 2
√169 = X
13 = X
Therefore, the hypotenuse of the triangle measures 13 inches.
