Math Problem Statement

A right triangle has legs with lengths of 24 centimeters and 21 centimeters. If the length of this triangle's hypotenuse, in centimeters, can be written in the form 3√d, where d is an integer, what is the value of d?

Solution

The problem describes a right triangle with legs of 24 cm and 21 cm. We need to find the length of the hypotenuse, which is expressed in the form 3d3\sqrt{d}, where dd is an integer. The task is to determine the value of dd.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem:
    The Pythagorean theorem for a right triangle is:
    c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 where cc is the hypotenuse and aa and bb are the legs.

  2. Substitute the given values:
    c2=242+212c^2 = 24^2 + 21^2 Let's calculate the squares of 24 and 21:
    242=576,212=44124^2 = 576, \quad 21^2 = 441 Adding them together:
    c2=576+441=1017c^2 = 576 + 441 = 1017

  3. Solve for cc:
    We know c2=1017c^2 = 1017, so:
    c=1017c = \sqrt{1017}

  4. Express the hypotenuse in the form 3d3\sqrt{d}:
    We are told that the hypotenuse can be written as 3d3\sqrt{d}, meaning:
    1017=3d\sqrt{1017} = 3\sqrt{d} Squaring both sides:
    1017=9d1017 = 9d Solving for dd:
    d=10179=113d = \frac{1017}{9} = 113

Thus, the value of dd is 113.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the value of dd change if the legs of the triangle were different?
  2. Can the Pythagorean theorem be applied to non-right triangles? Why or why not?
  3. What are some real-life applications of the Pythagorean theorem?
  4. How would you calculate the area of this triangle?
  5. Can a right triangle have sides that are non-integer values?

Tip: Always simplify square roots and ratios to make calculations easier when dealing with geometric figures!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangle
Pythagorean Theorem
Square Roots

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem: c² = a² + b²
Square root manipulation

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10