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53. 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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53. 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 ​

User Josh Zwiebel
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

Pythagorean


x^(2) + 9^(2) = 15^(2) (x>0)

=>
x=\sqrt{15^(2)-9^(2) }
=12

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