Question

find the missing side of each right triangle. round your answers to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$$
Here \(a = 9\), \(b=12\), and \(c\) is the hypotenuse.

Step2: Substitute values

$$9^{2}+12^{2}=c^{2}$$
$$81 + 144=c^{2}$$
$$225=c^{2}$$

Step3: Solve for \(c\)

$$c=\sqrt{225}$$
$$c = 15$$

Answer:

D. \(15\) m