The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 34 cm. find the length of the shortest leg if it is 14 cm shorter than the other leg. Select the correct answer below: A. 16 B. 20 C. 18 D. 22

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The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 34 cm. find the length of the shortest leg if it is 14 cm shorter than the other leg.

Select the correct answer below:

A. 16

B. 20

C. 18

D. 22

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