Question

what is the length of the hypotenuse? if necessary, round to the nearest tenth. c = \boxed{} yards

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Pythagorean theorem

For a right triangle, $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$, where $a=2$, $b=9.6$

Step2: Calculate squares of legs

$2^2 = 4$, $9.6^2 = 92.16$

Step3: Sum the squared values

$4 + 92.16 = 96.16$

Step4: Take square root for $c$

$c = \sqrt{96.16} = 9.8$

Answer:

9.8 yards