Question

If LP = 15 and PR = 9, find LR. Explain.

Answer 1

LR is 12

Explanation:

LP is hypotenuse and PR is base so LR is perpendicular

formula to calculate perpendicular is

p^2=H^2 -b^2

p^2=15^2-9^2

p^2=225-81

p^2=144

p=12(root of 144 is 12)

Answer 2

it would be 24 cuz 15 + 9 = 24