SOLUTION: I do not understand how to solve the this question. The hypotenuse of right triangle is 2" longer than one of the legs. The otherleg is 10" long. Find the hypotenuse length.

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Question 22867: I do not understand how to solve the this question.
The hypotenuse of right triangle is 2" longer than one of the legs. The otherleg is 10" long. Find the hypotenuse length.
I know a^2+b^2=C^2
I think the equation should something like:
a^2+10=(a+2)^2
The equation does not work out for me. HELP!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are doing fine. But, your equation should
be a^2 + 10^2 = (a+2)^2
You forgot to indicate that you were going to
"square" the 10.
Cheers,
Stan H.