SOLUTION: A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 90 m. The hypotenuse is 30 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?

Question 1015865: A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 90 m. The hypotenuse is 30 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?

Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A is the short leg
B is the long leg
C is the hypotenuse

You see how we substituted "B+30" for C?
Now, simplify -

Let's check quick -

<<< YES!

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