The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (C) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (A and B):
C² = A² + B²
Given:
- A = 6.1 feet
- B = 1.3 feet
Steps to find C:
- Square both sides:
- A² = (6.1)² = 6.1 × 6.1 = 37.21
- B² = (1.3)² = 1.3 × 1.3 = 1.69
- Add the squares: C² = 37.21 + 1.69 = 38.9
- Take the square root: C = √38.9 ≈ 6.24 feet
Answer: The length of the hypotenuse C is approximately 6.24 feet.