Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs that mesure 3 and 4.

Answer 1

Answer:

5cm

Step-by-step explanation:

given:

altitude = 3cm

base = 4cm

therefore, according to pythagorus theorem:

h² = a² + b²

h² = 3² + 4²

h² = 9 + 16

h =

$\sqrt{25}$

therefore h = 5cm