Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

Answer: 5

By the Pythagorean theorem, 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25, and √25 = 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 7

7 is 3 + 4.

If you answered 12

12 is 3 × 4.

If you answered 25

25 is the square of the hypotenuse.

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