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Answer: CSet 2: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A.
15
B.
12
C.✓ Correct
13
D.
11
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. c squared = 5 squared + 12 squared = 25 + 144 = 169. c = 13
Why others are wrong:
A: 15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
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