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Answer: BSet 1: Triangles (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A right triangle has legs of length 8 and 15. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A right triangle has legs of length 8 and 15. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A.
14
B.✓ Correct
17
C.
20
D.
19
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. c squared = 8 squared + 15 squared = 64 + 225 = 289. c = 17
Why others are wrong:
A: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 20 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.