In a right triangle ABC, < B = 90°. If AC=13cm, BC= 5cm, find AB

Awesomo asked Nov 14, 2023

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Answer:

AB = 12cm

Explanation:

ABC is the right triangle, that means we can use theorem: AC²=AB²+BC²

AB²=AC²-BC²=13²-5²=169-25= 144

AB=√144

AB=12cm

JRaymond answered Nov 18, 2023

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