Question

QUESTION 8

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side of the right triangle.
12
19
14
20
16
20
I think I’m right not sure help

Answer 1

B. b = 14

Explanation:

Question 8

We are given a leg and the hypotenuse.

leg = 12

hypotenuse = 20

theorem : a^2 + b^2 = c^2

12^2 + b^2 = 20^2

144 + b^2 = 400

400 - 144 = b^2

256 = b^2

b = 14