Question

53. A right triangle has a hypotenuse measuring 15 inches and one leg measuring 9 inches What is the length, in inches, of the other leg of the triangle?

A. 3
B.6
C. 10
D. 12 ​

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Pythagorean

`x^(2) + 9^(2) = 15^(2)` (x>0)

=>
`x=\sqrt{15^(2)-9^(2) }`
`=12`