SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17ft. One leg is 1ft shorter than twice the length of the other leg. Find the length of the legs.

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Question 1046729: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17ft. One leg is 1ft shorter than twice the length of the other leg. Find the length of the legs.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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oneleg%5E2%2Botherleg%5E2=17%5E2

%28-1%2B2x%29%5E2%2Bx%5E2=17%5E2

%282x-1%29%5E2%2Bx%5E2=17%5E2

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