A triangle has squares on its three sides as shown below. What is the value of x? (1 point)

Three squares having side lengths 9 cm, x cm, and 12 cm joining to form right triangle at the centre
Group of answer choices

15 inches

108 inches

12 inches

144 inches

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Answer:

is A: 15

Step-by-step explanation:

If you use the Pythagorean Theorem:

[tex]9^{2}[/tex] + [tex]12^{2}[/tex] = [tex]x^{2}[/tex]

81 + 144 = [tex]x^{2}[/tex]

x = [tex]\sqrt[/tex]225

x = 15

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