Solve the Problem. -A Right Triangle Has an Area of 27 Square Inches

question 105

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A right triangle has an area of 27 square inches. The square of the hypotenuse is 117. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest inch.

• A)12 in. and 4.5 in.
• B)36 in. and 81 in.
• C)6 in. and 9 in.
• D)3 in. and 18 in.

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