SOLUTION: Pythagorean theorem
The longer leg of a right triangle is 3m longer than the shorter leg. The hypotenuse is 6m longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
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Question 869547: Pythagorean theorem
The longer leg of a right triangle is 3m longer than the shorter leg. The hypotenuse is 6m longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Only the positive result makes sense in this case.
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