The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 inches. The shorter leg is 10 inches less than twice the longer leg. Find the lengths of the two legs.

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anonymous · Answer

Do u have any choices to choose from?

drummmlers · Answer

No.

anonymous · Answer

okay then IDK..its easier when I have choices..sorry.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

thats the longest side what twice of 10

anonymous · Answer

The long side is 10 and the short side is 10... i think

drummmlers · Answer

I have to solve it using a quadratic equation I'm pretty sure

anonymous · Answer

Hypotenuse= 10
Long side= x
Short side = 2x-10
   x=  2x  -10
  -x    -x
    0=  x  -10
+10       +10
   10=x
10=2(10)-10

drummmlers · Answer

I have the answer but I have to show my work. The answers are 6 and 8

anonymous · Answer

oh ok nevermind... sorry