document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=918410>Question 918410</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hello! Can you please explain how to solve this word problem?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The hypotenuse of a right triangle is twice as long as one of its legs. The other leg is nine inches long. Find the hypotenuse.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know that I use the Pythagorean Theorem formula, a^2+b^2=c^2. I need help making the equation and solving it please, thank you in advance! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "You MUST understand the Pythagorean Theorem formula.  c is for hypotenuse, b and a are the legs.  Analyze the description and assign variables like THIS:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a,b,c;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c=2a, and b=9.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use the formula!\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for a;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "use a to evaluate c. </SPAN>\n" );
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