SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 168cm long and the perimeter is 398cm. How long are the shorter sides?
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Question 110597: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 168cm long and the perimeter is 398cm. How long are the shorter sides?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+y^2=168^2
x+y=398-168
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