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In a right triangle, the height is 15 cm and the hypotenuse is 45 cm. What is the base?

A.1800
B.47.4
C.2250
D.42.4


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User Jenninha
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D .................................
User Konstantin Rudy
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Answer:

D) 42.4

Explanation:

a² + b² = c² -----> a² + 15² = 45²

45² - 15² = a² -----> 2025 - 225 = 1800²

42.426406.... ----> D) 42.4

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