A right triangle has a hypotenuse with length 20 cm. What are possible lengths for the two legs?

Cao Dongping asked Jun 18, 2023

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Cao Dongping asked Jun 18, 2023

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a^2 + b^2 = 20^2
a^2 + b^2 = 400

possible a and b…

144 + 256 = 400
12^2 + 16^2 = 20^2

12 and 16 cm

Geeko answered Jun 22, 2023

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