Question

6. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 8.5 meters

in length.
8.5 m
Which two leg lengths were used to make the
right triangle?
F. 4.5 m, 7 m
G. 3.75 m, 7.1 m
H. 3.8 m, 7.75 m
J. 4 m, 7.5 m

Answer 1

J. 4 m, 7.5 m

Explanation:

`{(4)}^(2) + {(7.5)}^(2) = 72.25 \\ \\ {(8.5)}^(2) = 72.25 \\ \\ \implies \: {(4)}^(2) + {(7.5)}^(2) = {(8.5)}^(2)`