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pythagorean theorem problem 1

exercise: pythagorean theorem problem 1


Determine the red line-segment by using the Pythagorean theorem:

pythagorean theorem problem 1

 

answer: pythagorean theorem problem 1


1. step: given/wanted

leg 1: 25,6 m

leg 2: 18,2 m

wanted: hypotenuse ?

 

2. step: calculate

hypotenuse = (leg 1² + leg 2²)

hypotenuse = (25,6² + 18,2²)

hypotenuse = 31,4 m

 

3. step: answer

The hypotenuse is determined with 31,4 m.