In a right triangle, the side c opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse, and the other two sides a and b are called legs. A right triangle with sides a, b, and hypotenuse c.
The Pythagorean theorem states that in any right triangle, the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation c squared = a squared + b squared. Use the Pythagorean theorem to answer the following question.
Determine the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches.
a.
Approximately 13.38 inches
b.
13 inches
c.
169 inches
d.
17 inches