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29 January, 18:26

1. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 15 centimeters long

9 centimeters long. How long is the other leg?

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  1. 29 January, 18:45
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    12 cm

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the other leg be x.

    then

    15^2 = 9^2+x^2

    225 = 81 + x^2

    x^2 = 144

    x = sqrt (144)

    x = 12cm.
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