SOLUTION: The area of a right triangle is 250 in^2. Find the lengths of its legs if one legs is 5 inches longer than the other.

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Question 908858: The area of a right triangle is 250 in^2. Find the lengths of its legs if one legs is 5 inches longer than the other.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
legs are x and y.
Description indicates y=x%2B5.

%281%2F2%29xy=250
Substitute for y and first get the value for x...