Question

1. find the unknown side of the triangle below (round to the nearest tenth). image of a right triangle with legs 17 m and 28 m, hypotenuse x options: 6.7 m, 21.8 m, 22.2 m, 32.8 m

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$x = \sqrt{17^2 + 28^2}$$

Step2: Calculate squares

$$17^2 = 289, 28^2 = 784$$

Step3: Sum squares

$$289 + 784 = 1073$$

Step4: Compute square root

$$\sqrt{1073} \approx 32.8$$

Answer:

D. 32.8 m