Question

If you have a right triangle with one leg side 8 in, the hypotenuse is 12 in, and the other leg is unknown, y.

What is the equation you would use to find the length of side y ?

(1 point)

82+122=y2


(8+12)2=y2


82+y2=122


(8+y)2=122

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Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean theorem: 8^2 + y^2 = 12^2.

(So the correct choice is "82+y2=122".)