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  • 30-05-2021
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A right triangle has a hypotenuse measuring 15
inches and one leg measuring 9 inches. What is the
length, in inches, of the other leg of the triangle?

A 3
B 6
C 10
D 12

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  • 30-05-2021

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

15^2 = 9^2 + x^2

x^2 = 15^2 -9^2

x^2 = 225-81

x^2 = 144

x = 12

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