SOLUTION: The sum of the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle is 7 inches. If the length of the hypotenuse is 5 inches, find the length of each leg.
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Question 679032: The sum of the lengths of the two legs of a right triangle is 7 inches. If the length of the hypotenuse is 5 inches, find the length of each leg.
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First of all, this problem has nothing to do with Trigonometry. You are more likely to get a faster response to your posts when you post in an appropriate category.
This problem can be solved with...- Two variables:
Let x = one leg
Let y = the other leg
Then
x + y = 7
And the three sides must fit the Pythagorean equation:
Now just solve this system of equations. (I suggest the Substitution Method. - One variable:
Let x = one leg
Then the other leg is: 7-x
And the equation we will use is the Pythagorean equation:
Now just simplify and solve.
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