a sing in the shape of a right triangle has one leg that is 7 inches longer than the other leg. what is the shorter leg if the perimiter is 30 inches

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anonymous · Answer

just answer pls

aum · Answer

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aum · Answer

(23-2x)^2 = x^2 + (x+7)^2
Solve for x.

aum · Answer

The quadratic equation will have two solutions.  Check each solution to make sure none of the sides have negative lengths.  Choose the solution(s) that give positive values for the lengths of all 3 sides.