Use the Pythagorean theorem: (c^2 = a^2 + b^2)
Identify the two shorter sides of the right triangle as (a) and (b)
Square both side lengths
Add the squared values
Take the square root of the sum
The result is the hypotenuse: (c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2})
Use the Pythagorean theorem: (c^2 = a^2 + b^2)
Identify the two shorter sides of the right triangle as (a) and (b)
Square both side lengths
Add the squared values
Take the square root of the sum
The result is the hypotenuse: (c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2})