For This Problem a and B Represent the Lengths of the Legs

question 6

Short Answer

For this problem a and b represent the lengths of the legs of a right triangle, and c represents the length of the hypotenuse. Find c if a = 16 centimeters and b = 24 centimeters. Express the answer in simplest radical form.

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Definitions:

Steering Axle

The axle of a vehicle that includes the mechanism for steering, affecting the direction in which the vehicle travels.

Interaxle Differential

Differential gearing used between the drive axles on a tandem drive, highway tractor; divides torque between the two drive axles. Also known as a power divider.

Drive Wheel

A wheel of a vehicle that receives power from the engine or motor to move the vehicle forward or backward.

Spinout

A situation where a vehicle loses traction, causing it to rotate uncontrollably.