SOLUTION: Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle,(b) determine the perimeter of the triangle(c) determine the area of the triangle. Side A=1

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Question 550281: Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of the unknown side of the triangle,(b) determine the perimeter of the triangle(c) determine the area of the triangle.
Side A=12 in
side B=15 in
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming side C is the hypotenuse.
C^2 = A^2 + B^2
C^2 = 144 + 225 = 369
C = sqrt(369) = 19.2093727
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Therefore, the perimeter = 12+15+19.2093727.
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Done.