Set 2: Triangles (Advanced)

[Variation 1] **Choice A is the best answer.** b squared = 17 squared - 8 squared = 289 - 64 = 225. b = 15

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Recent studies show that a right triangle has one leg of length 8 and hypotenuse 17. What is the other leg?

A right triangle has one leg of length 8 and hypotenuse 17. What is the other leg?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. b squared = 17 squared - 8 squared = 289 - 64 = 225. b = 15

Why others are wrong:

B: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 18 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 17 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.