The Pythagorean theorem is used to find the length of the hypotenuse (C) in a right triangle when you know the lengths of the other two sides (often called legs), A and B.
The theorem states: C² = A² + B²
Given:
- A = 25 inches
- B = 60 inches
Step 1: Square the lengths of sides A and B:
A squared = 25² = 625
B squared = 60² = 3600
Step 2: Add the squares:
625 + 3600 = 4225
Step 3: Take the square root of the sum to find C:
C = √4225 = 65
Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse C is 65 inches.