Question 1043666
Right triangle and time is asked for when hypotenuse becomes a given size.


{{{(5t)^2+(4t)^2=24^2}}}
Find t.


{{{25t^2+16t^2=24^2}}}
{{{41t^2=24^2}}}
{{{t^2=24^2/41}}}
{{{t=24/sqrt(41)}}}
{{{highlight(t=24*sqrt(41)/41)}}}



How you report this value depends on what you need and the accuracy available for the given measurements.  You need to decide if this is to be a decimal, a whole number, or as an irrational number.  As solved, the value for t is as an irrational number, but you might need the reported value differently.  What other instructions come with the exercise?