SOLUTION: The sides of a triangle are 2x , x+8 , and 3x+2 , how do I find the measure of the sides ?

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Question 416542: The sides of a triangle are 2x , x+8 , and 3x+2 , how do I find the measure of the sides ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you're dealing with a right triangle, then use the idea that a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2 where 'a' and 'b' are the legs and 'c' is the hypotenuse (ie the longest side)