SOLUTION: In a right triangle, the measures of the legs are 8 and x+6, and the measure of the hypotenuse is x+8. Find the value of x. a. 9 b. 10 c. 12 d. 22

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Question 281752: In a right triangle, the measures of the legs are 8 and x+6, and the measure of the hypotenuse is x+8. Find the value of x.
a. 9
b. 10
c. 12
d. 22
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^2+(x+6)^2=(x+8)^2
x=9
sides 8,15,17