A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 25 feet and a leg of 7 feet. Which of these is the length of the other leg? A. 12 Feet B. 15 Feet C. 21 Feet D. 24 Feet

Question

A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 25 feet and a leg of 7 feet. Which of these is the length of the other leg?                                                                                                       A. 12 Feet                                                                               B. 15 Feet                                                                                              C. 21 Feet                                                                               D. 24 Feet

anonymous · Answer

Pythagoras theorem says the hypotenuse squared is equal to the squares of the other two sides added.

25^2=7^2 + x^2
x^2=576
x=24

Answer is D.

anonymous · Answer

Thankss ! :)