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

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean

$x^{2} + 9^{2} = 15^{2}$ (x>0)

=> $x=\sqrt{15^{2}-9^{2} }$ $=12$