What is the measure of the
hypotenuse of a right triangle
if the legs measure 10 and 24?

26

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse of a right triangle

a^2 + b^2 =c^2  where a and b are the legs

10^2 + 24^2 =c^2

100 +576 = c&2

676 = c^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(676) = sqrt(c^2)

26 = c

The hypotenuse is 26

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem:

a, b - legs

c - hypotenuse

We have the legs measure a = 10 and b = 24. Substitute: