Can someone help me set this problem up i'm having a hard time
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is 1 inch longer than twice the shortest side. The third side is 7 inches longer than the shortest side. Find the length of each side.

Question

Can someone help me set this problem up i'm having a hard time
 In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is 1 inch longer than twice the shortest side. The third side is 7 inches longer than the shortest side. Find the length of each side.

jaynator495 · Answer

Welcome To OpenStudy!

Here you will find great helpers and friends, a community of students that help students!

We hope you enjoy the experience!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

x = shortest side

`the hypotenuse is 1 inch longer than twice the shortest side` so we know the hypotenuse is 2x+1 inches long

`The third side is 7 inches longer than the shortest side` which means the third side is x+7 inches long

you should have something like this drawing

|dw:1443218997010:dw|

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

agreed so far @Sooch ?

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910 Yes, I was getting the sides confused. so now i plug them into the a^2+b^2+c^2=0 formula?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

a^2 + b^2 = c^2 actually

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

|dw:1443219381373:dw|

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910 Got it! thank you so much

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no problem

jaynator495 · Answer

Welcome To OpenStudy!

Here you will find great helpers and friends, a community of students that help students!

We hope you enjoy the experience!