Question

a right triangle has non - hypotenuse side lengths of: a = 24 inches and b = 10 inches. what is the length of the hypotenuse (c)?

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$c^{2}=a^{2}+b^{2}$

Step2: Substitute values of a and b

$c^{2}=24^{2}+10^{2}=576 + 100=676$

Step3: Solve for c

$c=\sqrt{676}=26$

Answer:

26