SOLUTION: word problem-quadratic equation Three pieces of rod measure 20 cm, 41 cm and 44 cm. If the same amount is cut off each piece, the remaining lengths can be formed into a right tria

SOLUTION: word problem-quadratic equation Three pieces of rod measure 20 cm, 41 cm and 44 cm. If the same amount is cut off each piece, the remaining lengths can be formed into a right tria

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Question 105857: word problem-quadratic equation
Three pieces of rod measure 20 cm, 41 cm and 44 cm. If the same amount is cut off each piece, the remaining lengths can be formed into a right triangle. What length is cut off?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x="cut off length"

by Pythagoras ... (20-x)^2+(41-x)^2=(44-x)^2
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