SOLUTION: The two legs of a right triangle (ABC) are consecutive even integers. The area of it is {{{ 12 in^2 }}}. Find the lengths of the 2 legs.
Use a polynomial equation.
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Question 301524: The two legs of a right triangle (ABC) are consecutive even integers. The area of it is . Find the lengths of the 2 legs.
Use a polynomial equation. Answer by nyc_function(2733) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x = first integer
Let x + 2 = second integer
The area of a triangle can be found using A = (1/2)*b*h.
12 = (1/2)(x)(x + 2)
Can you finish now?
