Question

Given is a right triangle with side lengths a, b, and c. The Pythagorean triple (9,12,15)
(
9
,
12
,
15
)
represents the side lengths of the given right triangle. Which of the following is the correct value of a?

(1 point)
Responses

a=12
𝑎
=
12

a equals 12

a=15
𝑎
=
15

a equals 15

a=9
𝑎
=
9

a equals 9

a=81

Answer 1

a = 9

Reason: The triple is given as (a, b, c) = (9, 12, 15). Check: 9^2 + 12^2 = 81 + 144 = 225 = 15^2.