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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 5inch long. The longer leg is 1 inch longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

c+=+x%2B8 c+=+5%2B8 c+=+13 Longer side (a) is: a+=+x%2B7 a+=+5%2B7 a+=+12 Shorter side (b) is: b+=+x b+=+5 Check: c%5E2+=+a%5E2%2Bb%5E2 13%5E2+=+12%5E2%2B5%5E2 169+=+144%2B25 169+=+169 OK!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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