Question

1. an engineer is designing a support structure in the shape of a right triangle. the base is 12 meters, and the height is 16 meters. what is the length of the diagonal support?

a. 24 meters
b. 15 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 18 meters

Explanation:

is the diagonal.

Step2: Calculate squared sides

$12^2 = 144$, $16^2 = 256$

Step3: Sum squared sides

$144 + 256 = 400$

Step4: Find square root of sum

$c = \sqrt{400} = 20$

Answer:

is the diagonal.

Step2: Calculate squared sides

$12^2 = 144$, $16^2 = 256$

Step3: Sum squared sides

$144 + 256 = 400$

Step4: Find square root of sum

$c = \sqrt{400} = 20$