Pythagorean Theorem:
[tex]a^2 + b^2 = c^2[/tex]
Since 10 and 24 are the legs, "x" has to be the hypoteneuse. "a" and "b" are the legs (10 and 24).
Now, replace the values in.
[tex]10^2+24^2 = x^2[/tex]
[tex]x^2 = 100+576\\x^2 = 676\\x = 26[/tex]
Hope this helped! :)
