The Shorter Leg of a Right Triangle Is 8 Meters

question 89

Multiple Choice

The shorter leg of a right triangle is 8 meters. The hypotenuse is 2meters longer than the longer leg. Find the length of the longer leg.

• A) 16 meters
• B) 9 meters
• C) 15 meters
• D) 17 meters
• E) 34 meters

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Definitions:

Peptide Bonds

The chemical bonds formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, linking them together in a protein or peptide chain.

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Chemical bonds formed by the reaction between the carbonyl group of an acid and the amino group of an amine, characteristic of polymers like nylon and proteins.

Indole Ring

A bicyclic structure composed of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring, found in many organic compounds.

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule, influencing its chemical properties and reactions.