Question

josies swimming pool is 24 meters by 10 meters. she swam from one corner of the pool to the opposite corner. how far did josie swim?
□ meters

Explanation:

Step1: Identify right triangle sides

Pool length = 24m, width = 10m (legs of triangle)

Step2: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{24^2 + 10^2}$$

Step3: Calculate squares

$$24^2 = 576, 10^2 = 100$$

Step4: Sum and take square root

$$c = \sqrt{576 + 100} = \sqrt{676} = 26$$

Answer:

26 meters