The shorter leg of a right triangle is 3 centimeters less than the other leg. The hypotenuse is 15 centimeters. Which equation can be used to find the lengths of the legs of the right triangle?

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The shorter leg of a right triangle is 3 centimeters less than the other leg. The hypotenuse is 15 centimeters. Which equation can be used to find the lengths of the legs of the right triangle?


A. (x-3)2 + x2 = 152

B. (x-3)2 + (x+3)2 =152

C. (x-3)2 + (x-15)2 = 0

D. (x+3)2 + (x-15)2 = 0

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