document.write( "Question 441172: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 inches longer than the shortest side and 5 inches longer than the ramaining side. Find the dimensions of the triangle. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #312329 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x2+(x+5)2=(x+10)2 \n" ); document.write( "x2+x2+10x+25=x2+20x+100 \n" ); document.write( "2x2+10x+25=x2+20x+100 \n" ); document.write( "x2-10x-75=0 \n" ); document.write( "(x-15)(x+5)=0 \n" ); document.write( "x=15 or -5 \n" ); document.write( "Throwing out the negative answer, we get the sides of the triangle to be 15,20, and 25 inches, respectively.. \n" ); document.write( " |