SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10inches long. The shorter leg is 2inches shorter than the longer leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.

SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10inches long. The shorter leg is 2inches shorter than the longer leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.

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Question 916998: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is
10inches
long. The shorter leg is
2inches
shorter than the longer leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
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