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Use pythagorean theorem to find perimeter

Use pythagorean theorem to find perimeter-example-1
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Answer:

36

Explanation:

Counting the squares: base = 12, height = 9.

We will use pythagorean theorem to find the third side.

Let it be x.

So,


x^2 = 12^2 + 9^2\\x^2 = 144 + 8 1 = 225\\x = 15

Perimeter of triangle = sum lengths of all sides

= 12 + 9 + 15

= 36 units

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