Question

In a right triangle if a equals 15in and b equals 20in what does c equal?

Answer 1

C =

25 in

The Pythagorean Theorem allows you to find the thrid side of a right triangle, if you know the other two sides. The formula is

a2 + b2 = c2

.

CALCULATIONS:

152 + 202 = c2

225 + 400 = c2

625 = c2

c = Square Root of 625

c = 25

Answer 2

Explanation:

c

=

a

2

+

b

2

=

15

2

+

20

2

=

25

in