Solve the Problem. -A Right Triangle Has an Area of 12 Square Inches

question 19

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A right triangle has an area of 12 square inches. The square of the hypotenuse is 52. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest inch.

• A) 4 in. and 6 in.
• B) 8 in. and 3 in.
• C) 2 in. and 12 in.
• D) 16 in. and 36 in.

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