Question

what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = \boxed{} meters

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

For a right triangle, $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$, where $a=60$, $b=80$.
$c^2 = 60^2 + 80^2$

Step2: Calculate squared side values

Compute each term:
$c^2 = 3600 + 6400$

Step3: Sum and take square root

Add terms, then solve for $c$:
$c^2 = 10000$
$c = \sqrt{10000}$

Answer:

100 meters