Let a and b be the lengths of the legs of a right triangle, and let c be the length of the hypotenuse. Values of two of the three lengths are given. Find the third length.b = 48, c = 52

A. a = 400
B. a = 20, -20
C. a = 80
D. a = 20


Answer: D

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