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2 years ago

What is the length of BC in the right triangle below?

Mathematics

2 answers:

gayaneshka [121]2 years ago

5 0

Hey there! :)

Answer:

C. BC = 39 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for BC. Let BC = c, AB = a, and AC = b.

c² = a² + b²

c² = 15² + 36²

Square and simplify:

c² = 225 + 1296

c² = 1521

c = √1521

c = 39 units.

Therefore:

BC = 39 units.

wolverine [178]2 years ago

3 0

Answer:

C. 39

Step-by-step explanation:

Use Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing length

15² + 36² = C² Simplify

225 + 1296 = C² Add

1521 = C² Take the square root of both sides

39 = C

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