Asked by Negatory Circumstance on Sep 26, 2024
A right triangle has two sides that are 9 inches and 12 inches. How long is the hypotenuse?
A) 3 inches
B) 7 inches
C) 15 inches
D) 21 inches
Hypotenuse
The longest side of a right-angled triangle, directly opposite the right angle, calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.
Inches
A unit of measurement equal to 1/12th of a foot, used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom.
Right Triangle
A triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees, with sides called the hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent.
- Gain an understanding of the Pythagorean theorem and its use in deducing the dimensions of sides in right-angled triangles.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the Pythagorean theorem and its use in deducing the dimensions of sides in right-angled triangles.