SOLUTION: The shortest leg of a triangle is 17 inches shorter than the other leg. The hypotenuse of this triangle is 25 inches. What are the lengths of the two legs of this triangle?
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Question 1103189: The shortest leg of a triangle is 17 inches shorter than the other leg. The hypotenuse of this triangle is 25 inches. What are the lengths of the two legs of this triangle?
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