SOLUTION: Hi I cannot under stand how to solve the Pythagorean theorem if: Leg 1- x Leg 2- 3x-1 H- 3x+1 Please help

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Question 414718: Hi
I cannot under stand how to solve the Pythagorean theorem if:
Leg 1- x
Leg 2- 3x-1
H- 3x+1
Please help

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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x = 0, 12 Ignore the zero
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x = 12
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12^2 + 35^2 = 37^2
That works.


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