Asked by Anonymous

If the lengths of the legs in a right triangle are 7 and 8, what is the approximate length of the hypotenuse?
A. 1.4
B. 3.8
C. 5.4
D. 10.8
Is the answer D?
Thanks
Answered by Brady
Yes, D is correct as long as the 8 is a 6. Was the 8 supposed to be a 6 instead?
Answered by Anonymous
No it says 8.
Answered by Ms. Sue
I agree with Brady. The correct answer is 10.6.

Answered by Anonymous
Thanks
Answered by Brady
Well, it is still correct, even though when solved, it would be closer to 10.6 as the approximate value.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

7^2 + 8^2 = c^2

49 + 64 = c^2

113 = c^2

10.630145812734649407999121914929 = c

10.630145812734649407999121914929 is closer to 10.6, but in this case 10.8 is correct.

I hope this helps! :)
Answered by LOL
it is 10.6 not 10.8
Answered by I
How did you get the 10.6 Brady?