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Answer: DSet 1: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A right triangle has one leg of length 6 and hypotenuse 10. What is the other leg?
A right triangle has one leg of length 6 and hypotenuse 10. What is the other leg?
A.
6
B.
10
C.
9
D.✓ Correct
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Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. b squared = 10 squared - 6 squared = 100 - 36 = 64. b = 8
Why others are wrong:
A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.