SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 24 ft. long. The length of one leg is 22 ft. more than the other. Find the lengths of the legs.

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Question 1140943: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 24 ft. long. The length of one leg is
22
ft. more than the other. Find the lengths of the legs.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hypotenuse 24
legs x and x+22
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x%5E2%2B%28x%2B22%29%5E2=24%5E2
Solve.