SOLUTION: the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle are represented by consecutive even whole numbers. find the lengths of the three sides.
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Question 171123: the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle are represented by consecutive even whole numbers. find the lengths of the three sides.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let --->
Then by Pyth Theorem:
, Expand
}
, Perfect square,
, opposite side: , disregard
, adjacent side
,hypotenuse
Consecutive even whole numbers ----->
Thank you,
Jojo
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