SOLUTION: The longest side of a right triangle is 50m in length. One of the other sides is 34m longer than the shortest side. Find the lengths of the two shorter sides of the triangle.

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Question 634680: The longest side of a right triangle is 50m in length. One of the other sides is 34m longer than the shortest side. Find the lengths of the two shorter sides of the triangle.
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The longest side of a right triangle is 50m in length. One of the other sides is 34m longer than the shortest side. Find the lengths of the two shorter sides of the triangle.
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