the variables r and s represent the lengths of the legs of a right triangle, and t represents the length of the hypotenuse. the values of r, s, and t form a Pythagorean triple. find the value of r.
s= 35
t = 37

A. r = 36
B. r = 12
C. r = 51
D. r = 13

Question

the variables r and s represent the lengths of the legs of a right triangle, and t represents the length of the hypotenuse. the values of r, s, and t form a Pythagorean triple. find the value of r. 
s= 35
t = 37

A. r = 36
B. r = 12
C. r = 51
D. r = 13

asnaseer · Answer

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