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document.write( "The Pythagorean equation is \r\n" );
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document.write( "Solve it and get the answer.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(x-17)*(x-5) = 0,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x = 17  is the only root satisfying the condition.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer. Hypotenuse is 17 cm, the legs are 8 cm and 15 cm.\r\n" );
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