A and B Represent the Two Legs of a Right $\mathrm { b } = 20 \mathrm {~cm} , \mathrm { c } = 52 \mathrm {~cm}$

question 165

Multiple Choice

a and b represent the two legs of a right triangle, while c represents the hypotenuse. Find the length of the unknown side.
- $\mathrm { b } = 20 \mathrm {~cm} , \mathrm { c } = 52 \mathrm {~cm}$

• A) \(\mathrm { a } = 56 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• B) \(a = 48 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• C) \(a = 36 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• D) \(\mathrm { a } = 49 \mathrm {~cm}\)

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