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A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 12 and legs of 9 and y.
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26 Sep 2018, 14:55
26 Sep 2018, 14:55
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A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 12 and legs of 9 and y.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
y |
15 |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 12 and legs of 9 and y.
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22 Oct 2018, 23:12
22 Oct 2018, 23:12
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We are given that the triangle is a right-angled triangle.
Therefore, the sides follow the Pythagoras theorem
\(y^2 + 9^2 = 12^2\)
or, \(y^2 = 144-81\)
or \(y^2 = 63\)
or, \(y = 7.93\)
Therefore, the sides follow the Pythagoras theorem
\(y^2 + 9^2 = 12^2\)
or, \(y^2 = 144-81\)
or \(y^2 = 63\)
or, \(y = 7.93\)
Re: A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 12 and legs of 9 and y.
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11 Jan 2019, 21:36
11 Jan 2019, 21:36
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No need calculation. As hypotenuses hold highest value, Value of y should be less than hypotenuses. Hence B.
