In the Pythagorean triple (9, 12, 15), the values represent the lengths of the sides of a right triangle where:
- a = 9
- b = 12
- c = 15 (the hypotenuse)
Since the problem specifies that the vertical leg is labeled a, the correct value of a is:
a = 9.
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A right triangle with the vertical leg labeled a, horizontal leg labeled b, and hypotenuse labeled c
Given is a right triangle with side lengths a, b, and c. The Pythagorean triple (9,12,15) represents the side lengths of the given right triangle. Which of the following is the correct value of a?
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Responses
a=9
a equals 9
a=15
a equals 15
a=12
a equals 12
a=81
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