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

Step-by-step solution

1. Square the legs: $7^2=49$ and $24^2=576$.
2. Add them: $49+576=625$.
3. Take square root: $\sqrt{625}=25$.

Concept tested: Pythagoras theorem

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked