document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=70894>Question 70894</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi, I am trying to solve what should be a simple problem, but can't figure it out. I would appreciate some help.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The Hypotenuse of a right triangle measures 13 cm. Find the lengths of the legs if their sum is 17 cm.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I tried setting one side to x, and the other to 17-x and setting them up in the pythagorean theorem, but had no luck, so I know I am doing something wrong. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Thank you,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Jodi   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "THE SUM OPF THE OTHER TWO SIDES OF THIS TRIANGLE MUST BE GREATER THAN THE HYPOTENUSE HOWEVER 17-13=4 WHICH IS NOT GREATER THAN THE HYPOTENUSE.<BR>\n" );
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