SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 168cm long and the perimeter is 398cm. How long are the shorter sides?

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Question 110597: The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 168cm long and the perimeter is 398cm. How long are the shorter sides?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+y^2=168^2

x+y=398-168