Question

The legs of a right triangle measure 8 cm and 6 cm respectively. How long is the longest side of the triangle?

a.12
b.10
c.14
d.11

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the Pythagoras Theorem, the longest side of a right-angled triangle is: $\sqrt{a^{2}+b^{2} }$ where a and b are the legs of the triangle.

Longest side of triangle = $\sqrt{8^{2}+6^{2}}$

                                        = $\sqrt{64+36}$

                                        = $\sqrt{100}$

                                        = 10