Answer: Let the length of the hypotenuse be x
Applying the Pythagorean theorem we have :
x²=20²+48²
⇒x²=2704
⇒x=52( ∀ x >= 0 )
Step-by-step explanation:
Let assume the hypotenuse(longest side of right triangle) be x
By Pythagoras theorem
[tex] \bf \large \longrightarrow \: {c}^{2} \: = \: {a}^{2} \: + \: {b}^{2} [/tex]
Applying Pythagoras theorem
[tex] \bf \large \implies \: {x}^{2} \: = \: {20}^{2} \: + \: {48}^{2} [/tex]
[tex]\bf \large \implies \: {x}^{2} \: = \:400 \: + \: 2304[/tex]
[tex]\bf \large \implies \: {x}^{2} \: = \:2704[/tex]
[tex]\bf \large \implies \: \sqrt{x} \: = \: \sqrt{2704} [/tex]
[tex]\bf \large \implies \: \: x \: = \: 52[/tex]
Hence , the length of hypotenuse is 52.
