Question

A triangle has squares on its three sides as shown below. What is the value of x? (1 point)

Three squares having side lengths 9 cm, x cm, and 12 cm joining to form right triangle at the centre
Group of answer choices

15 inches

108 inches

12 inches

144 inches

Answer 1

is A: 15

Explanation:

If you use the Pythagorean Theorem:

`9^(2)` +
`12^(2)` =
`x^(2)`

81 + 144 =
`x^(2)`

x =
`\sqrt`225

x = 15

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