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User Pauline
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

the figure is a rectangle with opposite equal sides

Consider the upper right triangle

using Pythagoras' identity

p² + 20² = 25²

p² + 400 = 625 ( subtract 400 from both sides )

p² = 225 ( take square root of both sides )

p =
√(225) = 15

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem

√25²-20²=15

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