Question

1. solve for the missing side of each right triangle below. if not an integer, express it in simplest radical form.

(a)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

Let the hypotenuse (missing side) be $c$, legs $a=10$, $b=24$. The theorem is $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$.

Step2: Calculate squared leg values

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

Step3: Sum squared values

$c^2 = 100 + 576 = 676$

Step4: Find square root of sum

$c = \sqrt{676} = 26$

Answer:

26