Solve the Problem. -The Two Legs of a Right Triangle Are 10 Meters

question 16

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The two legs of a right triangle are 10 meters and 20 meters, respectively. Find the hypotenuse of the triangle, rounded to the nearest hundredth of a meter.

• A) 250 m
• B) 22.36 m
• C)15m
• D) 500 m

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, and language.

Convoluted Outer Layer

Referring typically to the cerebral cortex of the brain, noted for its deeply wrinkled surface, increasing the surface area for neural connections.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating inter-hemispheric communication.