SOLUTION: find the unknown length of the right triangle ; base is x; height is x+2 and the hypotenuse is 10 using the pythagorean theorem

Question 195288This question is from textbook algebra 1 concepts and skills
: find the unknown length of the right triangle ; base is x; height is x+2 and the hypotenuse is 10 using the pythagorean theorem This question is from textbook algebra 1 concepts and skills

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

Pythagorean Theorem,

*Remember,
Solving discriminant,

Therefore,

, use
, discard (-)

Then,base=6
Also,height=6+2=8

Check, by Pyth theorem:

Thank you,
Jojo
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