SOLUTION: The lengths of the three sides of a right triangle are represented by consecutive whole numbers. Find the lengths of the three sides.

Question 154120This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: The lengths of the three sides of a right triangle are represented by consecutive whole numbers. Find the lengths of the three sides. This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember:

consecutive numbers
By Pyth theorem:
------------------> working eqn

By Quadratic : , , &

2 VALUES:
-------> USED
-------> DON'T USED
So the sides:

In doubt? go back working eqn:

Thank you,
Jojo
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