The Pythagorean theorem defines the relationship between the side lengths of a right triangle. The length of the hypotenuse squared (c2) is equal to the sum of the two perpendicular sides squared (a2 + b2): c2 = a2 + b2 or, solved for c, \(c = \sqrt{a + b}\)
If side a = 8, side b = 9, what is the length of the hypotenuse of this right triangle?
\( \sqrt{73} \) | |
\( \sqrt{145} \) | |
\( \sqrt{5} \) | |
\( \sqrt{17} \) |