Question

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.

Answer 1

Do u have any choices to choose from?

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

thats the longest side what twice of 10

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

oh ok nevermind... sorry