SOLUTION: A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. the shorter leg measures 60 meters. the hypotenuse is 60 meters shorter than twice the length of longer leg. how long is the longer leg
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Question 889632: A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. the shorter leg measures 60 meters. the hypotenuse is 60 meters shorter than twice the length of longer leg. how long is the longer leg
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60^2+a^2=(2a-60)^2
a=80 meters
check
60^2+80^2=100^2
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