Question

Phythagorean theorem HELPPPP PLSSSSS ASAPPP

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that we can use the Pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 =c^2

where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse

one of the legs is 12 and the hypotenuse (diagonal) is 15

a^2 + 12^2 = 15^2

a^2 +144 = 169

a^2 +144-144 =169-144

a^2 = 25

Taking the square root of each side

sqrt(a^2) = sqrt(25)

a = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

l = 9 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in one of the right triangles with legs width w, length l and hypotenuse h , then

l² + w² = h²

l² + 12² = 15²

l² + 144 = 225 ( subtract 144 from both sides )

l² = 81 ( take the square root of both sides )

l = $\sqrt{81}$ = 9