SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 9 feet more than the shorter leg and the longer leg is 15 feet. Find the length of the shorter leg of the triangle.
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Question 302751: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 9 feet more than the shorter leg and the longer leg is 15 feet. Find the length of the shorter leg of the triangle.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=SHORT LEG
L=LONG LEG
H=HYPOTNUSE
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