Question

How do you use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the missing side given a = 24, b = 10?

Answer 1

`c=26`

Explanation:

If the missing side `c` is the hyptenuse you get:
`c^2=a^2+b^2`
`c^2=24^2+10^2=676`
and `c=sqrt(676)=26`