SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17ft. One leg is 1ft shorter than twice the length of the other leg. Find the length of the legs.
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Question 1046729: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17ft. One leg is 1ft shorter than twice the length of the other leg. Find the length of the legs.
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