Answer:
15 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
The Pythagorean theorem states that [tex]a^2+b^2=c^2[/tex] where a and b are the two legs (the sides of the triangle that are adjacent to the right angle) and c is the hypotenuse (the longest side). This only applies to right triangles.
Plug 12 mi and 9 mi into [tex]a^2+b^2=c^2[/tex] as a and b.
[tex]a^2+b^2=c^2\\12^2+9^2=c^2\\144+81=c^2\\225=c^2[/tex]
Take the square root of both sides
[tex]15=c[/tex]
Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse is 15 miles.
I hope this helps!
