If a right triangle has legs of 10cm and 8cm what is the hypotenuse

Question

finding hypotenuse

Answer 1

Apply the Pythagorean theorem where:

Answer 2

Use the Pythagorean Theorem

a²+b²=c²

10²+8²=c²

100+64=c²

164=c²

√164 = c

2√41 = c

Hence, the hypotenuse of the triangle would be 2√41 units, or about 12.8 units.