Solve. -A Lot Is in the Shape of a Right Triangle

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 180 m. The hypotenuse is 60 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?

• A)300 m
• B)240 m
• C)360 m
• D)180 m

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