Finding the Length of Hypotenuse

Finding the Length of Hypotenuse

Introduction

A right triangle has one 90-degree angle. The side opposite this angle is called the hypotenuse, and it is always the longest side. Finding its length is useful when measuring diagonal distances, such as a ladd...

Leo participates in a math competition, where his task is to find the length of the longest side of a right triangle, called the hypotenuse.

The two shorter sides of the triangle, called the legs, measure 5 inches and 12 inches.

Since the hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle and the lengths of both legs are known, Leo can use the...