Question

If two sides of a right triangle measures 6 and 8 inches, what does the hypotenuse measure?

A) 100
B) 9
C) 10
D) 12
E) 14

Answer 1

Answer:

C)10 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras theorem

a^2 = b^2 + c^2

Taking the hypotenuse as 'a',

a^2 = 6^2 + 8^2

a^2 = 36+64

a^2 = 100

a =√100 = 10 Inches