Question

How do you find the hypotenuse when the other 2 sides' measurements are 3 feet and 4 feet?

Answer 1

`h = 5`

Explanation:

By Pythagoras' Theorem:

(hypotenuse)`^2` = (base)`^2` + (perpendicular)`^2`
`(h)^2 = (3)^2 + (4)^2`
`h^2 = 9 + 16`
`h^2 = 25`
`h = sqrt(25)`
`h = 5`