Answer: 44
Step-by-step explanation:
we will find RN and NQ, then add together to give us RQ.
To find RN;
RP= 17 PN = 15 and RN =?
using pythagoras theorem,
adj^2 = hyp^2 - opp^2
RN^2 = RP^2 - PN^2
?^2 = 17^2 - 15^2
?^2 = 17^2 - 15^2
?^2 = 289 - 225
?^2 = 64
? = √64
? = 8
RN=8
To find NQ,
PN = 15 PQ=39 and NQ=?
using pythagoras theorem
NQ^2 = PQ^2 - PN^2
?^2 = 39^2 - 15^2
?^2 = 1521 - 225
?^2 = 1296
? = √1296
? = 36
NQ= 36
RQ = RN + NQ
RQ= 8 + 36
RQ=44
