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M is the midpoint of the hypotenuse AC of triangle ABC, which is right-angled at B with AB = 5 cm and BC = 12 cm. What is the length of BM?

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  • A6.5 cm
  • B13 cm
  • C6 cm
  • D8.5 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

AC = cm. The midpoint of the hypotenuse is equidistant from all three vertices, so cm.
Answer: A) 6.5 cm

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