SOLUTION: write an algebraic equation to describe the relationships of the sides of the triangle below. then find the length of the sides the sides of the triangle are shown as: x+1. X+8. An

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Question 890981: write an algebraic equation to describe the relationships of the sides of the triangle below. then find the length of the sides the sides of the triangle are shown as: x+1. X+8. And 13. The triangle is a right angle triangle with 13 being the hypotenuse

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For a right triangle, a%5E2+b%5E2=c%5E2
You're given all the values.
(x+1)^2 + (x+8)^2 = 13^2
From this equation (into a calculator), x=4
Therefore, the sides are 5 and 9
Let's make sure that works.
5^2 + 12^2 = 13^2
25 + 144 = 169
Success!
The sides are 5 and 12