Question

How do you use Pythagorean Theorem to find the length, h, of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of lengths, 20 cm. and 15 cm?

Answer 1

According to the Pythagoras Theorem

Height² + Base² = Hypotenuse²

15² + 20² = Hypotenuse²

15×15 + 20×20 = Hypotenuse²

225 + 400 = Hypotenuse²

625 = Hypotenuse²

Hypotenuse = Root 625

Hypotenuse = 25 cm

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Answer 2

Answer:

h=25

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean theorem, we know

h2=b2+p2 or

h2=202+152 or

h=√400+225=25

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