Question

what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth.
c = \square millimeters
(the right triangle has legs 24 mm and 32 mm, and hypotenuse c)

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$c^2 = 24^2 + 32^2$

Step2: Calculate squared side lengths

$c^2 = 576 + 1024$

Step3: Sum the squared values

$c^2 = 1600$

Step4: Take square root of sum

$c = \sqrt{1600}$

Answer:

40 millimeters