Question

The longest side of a right triangle is 7 less than 4 times the shortest side. The third side measures 12 inches. Find the length of the shortest side.
i got 4x-7, x, and 12 but dont know what to do now??

Answer 1

please helpppp!!!

Answer 2

h = 4s - 7
h² = s² + 12²
=> ( 4s - 7)² = s² + 144
Can you continue?

Answer 3

nooo so lost..

Answer 4

Do you know the how to calculate the hypotenuse in the right triangle?

Answer 5

n o p e

Answer 6

What do you know about right triangle?

Answer 7

30, 60, 90

Answer 8

It's the angles?
How about the side?

Answer 9

with all do respect i just need the answer at this point im on a times test online

Answer 10

this is not a place to get answers, we are here to help you get the answer yourself.

Answer 11

@zzr0ck3r Thanks :)

Answer 12

@michaelshaw
Can you expand ( 4x - 7)² =

Answer 13

yes
16x^2-56x+49

Answer 14

-5/3 , 27/5

Answer 15

What's your y?

Answer 16

x = 5 the shortest side!