Question

How do you use Pythagorean Theorem to find the length, h, of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of lengths, 20 cm. and 15 cm?

Answer 1

`h=25`

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean theorem, we know `h^2=b^2+p^2 or h^2=20^2+15^2 or h=sqrt(400+225)=25`[Ans]