Solve the problem.A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 60 m. The hypotenuse is 20 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?

A. 60 m
B. 120 m
C. 100 m
D. 80 m


Answer: D

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