Question

The hypotenuse of a right triangle measures 25. Which could be the lengths of the legs?
A. 3 and 4
B. 5 and 5
C. 7 and 24
D. 10 and 15 ( No links)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 7 and 24

Step-by-step explanation:

25^2 = 625

We need two lengths whose squares added together equal 625.

Try first an answer with a big number, such as choice C.

7^2 + 24^2 = 49 + 576 = 625

It works.

Answer: C. 7 and 24

Answer 2

The answer would be c 7 and 24