Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement

question 72

Multiple Choice

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-A right triangle has an area of 12 square inches. The square of the hypotenuse is 52. Find the lengths of thelegs of the triangle. Round your answer to the nearest inch.

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