Question: In a right triangle, if one leg is 8 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm, what is the length of the other leg?
Options:
Correct Answer: 6 cm
Solution:
Using the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c². Here, 8² + b² = 10². Thus, 64 + b² = 100, so b² = 36, and b = 6 cm.