The Shorter Leg of a Right Triangle Is 5 Yards

question 35

Multiple Choice

The shorter leg of a right triangle is 5 yards. If the hypotenuse is 13 yards, how long is the other leg?

• A) 12 yards
• B) 10 yards
• C) 11 yards
• D) 7 yards
• E) 9 yards

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