Question

for the following right triangle, find the side length x.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$x^{2}=24^{2}+10^{2}$$

Step2: Calculate squares

$$x^{2}=576 + 100$$
$$x^{2}=676$$

Step3: Solve for \(x\)

$$x=\sqrt{676}$$
$$x = 26$$

Answer:

\(26\)