Question

1. find the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle. 12 ft c 5 ft 16 ft 13 ft 14 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

In a right - triangle, $a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$, where $a = 5$ ft, $b = 12$ ft and $c$ is the hypotenuse. So $c^{2}=5^{2}+12^{2}$.

Step2: Calculate squares

$5^{2}=25$ and $12^{2}=144$. Then $c^{2}=25 + 144=169$.

Step3: Find the square - root

$c=\sqrt{169}=13$ ft.

Answer:

13 ft