In a right‑angled triangle, the two legs are 7 cm and 24 cm. Find the length of the hypotenuse.

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify legs: $a=7$, $b=24$
2. Apply Pythagoras: $c^2=a^2+b^2$
3. Compute squares: $7^2=49$, $24^2=576$
4. Sum: $49+576=625$
5. Take square root: $c=\sqrt{625}=25$

Concept tested: Pythagoras theorem

Published 4 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked