Solve the missing side in the right triangle below

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Nowshad Syed · Answer 1 · 2022-09-27T03:20:44+0000

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

9^2 + 8^2 = c^2

81 + 64 = c^2

144 = c^2

√(144) = c

Remember, C is always the hypotenuse, or the longest side. A and B can be either base.