SOLUTION: three pieces of pipe measuring 11cm, 18cm, and 20cm have the same amount cut off each. the resulting three pieces are formed into a right triangle. how much was cut off each?

Question 182623: three pieces of pipe measuring 11cm, 18cm, and 20cm have the same amount cut off each. the resulting three pieces are formed into a right triangle. how much was cut off each?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
three pieces of pipe measuring 11cm, 18cm, and 20cm have the same amount cut off each. the resulting three pieces are formed into a right triangle. how much was cut off each?
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Let the amount cut off be "x".
Equation:
If the remaining pieces form a right triangle the following must be true:
(20-x)^2 = (18-x)^2 + (11-x)^2
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Solve for "x"
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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