SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 inches long. The longer leg is 2 inches longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.

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Question 1185321: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 inches long. The longer leg is 2 inches longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
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Classic 3-4-5 right angled Pythagorean triangle with side length of 6, 8 and 10 inches long.