SOLUTION: I do not understand how to solve the this question. The hypotenuse of right triangle is 2" longer than one of the legs. The otherleg is 10" long. Find the hypotenuse length.

Question 22867: I do not understand how to solve the this question.
The hypotenuse of right triangle is 2" longer than one of the legs. The otherleg is 10" long. Find the hypotenuse length.
I know a^2+b^2=C^2
I think the equation should something like:
a^2+10=(a+2)^2
The equation does not work out for me. HELP!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are doing fine. But, your equation should
be a^2 + 10^2 = (a+2)^2
You forgot to indicate that you were going to
"square" the 10.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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