Answer :
[tex] x^{2} + y^{2} =z^{2} \\ \\ 24^2+y^2=26^2 \\ \\ 576+y^2=676 \\ \\ y^=100 \\ \\ y=10 :)[/tex]
The Pythagorean Theorem states that:y^2 + 24^2 = 26^2
y^2 + 576 = 676
y^2 = 100
y = 10