In a right triangle

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Problem

In a right triangle, one leg is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Which of the following equations can be used to find the length

b

(in cm) of the other leg? (a)

b^{2}=10^{2}+6^{2}

(b)

10^{2}=6^{2}+b^{2}

(c)

6^{2}=10^{2}+b^{2}

(d)

b^{2}=(10-6)^{2}