Question

The longest side of a right triangle measures 13 cm. If one of the perpendicular . . side is 12 cm long, then what is the length of the shortest side? .

Answer 1

Answer:

5 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypotenuse = 13 cm

Perpendicular = 12 cm

Let the length of the shortest side be x.

According to Pythagoras Theorem,

x² + (12)² = (13)²

=> x² + 144 = 169

=> x² = 169 - 144

=> x² = 25

=> x = √25

=> x = 5 cm

Hence, the length of the shortest side be 5 cm.