The diagram shows squares arranged around the edge of a right triangle. What is the area of square B

Scott Langham asked Oct 15, 2023

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Scott Langham asked Oct 15, 2023

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Explanation:

take the right triangle

15^2 = 9^2 + x^2

225 = 81 + x^2

x = 12

area of square b = 144

Dion Larson answered Oct 19, 2023

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