Respuesta :

Answer:

F) 75

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 21

b = 72

c = length of BC

21^2 + 72^2 = c^2

5625 = c^2

c = 75

Answer:

F. 75 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the pythagorean theorem: [tex]a^2+b^2=c^2[/tex], which a and b are the lengths of the shorter sides, and c is the length of the hypotenuse, the longest side. So in this problem we have [tex]21^2+72^2=c^2\\[/tex]. This can be simplified to 5625=[tex]c^2[/tex]. Taking the square root on both sides we get c is 75.