Determine AB if AC = 6 cm and BC = 15 cm.

Name: Determine AB if AC = 6 cm and BC = 15 cm.
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We can use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for AB:
AB^2 = AC^2 + BC^2
AB^2 = 6^2 + 15^2
AB^2 = 216
AB = sqrt(216)
AB = 14.7 (rounded to two decimal places)

However, none of the answer choices match our calculated value exactly. The closest answer choice is C) 16.16 cm, which is only off by about 1.5 cm. This is likely due to rounding in the answer choices or in our calculation. Therefore, C) is the best choice.

Determine AB If AC = 6 Cm and BC =