SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 20 ft. If the larger leg is 4ft more than the shorter leg, find the length of the shorter leg.
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Question 885138: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 20 ft. If the larger leg is 4ft more than the shorter leg, find the length of the shorter leg.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+(x+4)^2=20^2
2x^2+8x-384=0
x=12 or x=-16
x=12
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