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

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Question 1030795: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 m long. The longer leg is 2 m longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
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(x+8)(x-6)=0
x=6 OR -8
taking positive value x = 6
6m & 8m are the legs of the triangle
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