Question

the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 3 less than twice the shorter leg. The length of the other leg is 3 more than the shorter leg. Find the length of the shorter leg.
(quadratic equations)

Answer 1

\[h=2a-3\]
\[b=a+3\]
\[h^2=a^2+b^2\]

Answer 2

like they say quadratic ,put what h and b is , in the quadratic eq

Answer 3

they meant that we have to use quadratic eq to solvefor the smallest side

Answer 4

ooohhhh, wait

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

i get it now!!!

Answer 7

thank you so much :)

Answer 8

you substitute h and b into the third eq, right?

Answer 9

yes correct

Answer 10

yw

Answer 11

so,
(2a-3)^2=a2 + (a+3)^2

Answer 12

?

Answer 13

yes
then
2a^2-18a=0
a=0 ir a=9