SOLUTION: Problem Page The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 5 inches long. The longer leg is 1 inch longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.

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Question 1112198: Problem Page The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 5 inches long. The longer leg is 1 inch longer than the shorter leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Legs are x and x+1.

Use Pythagorean Right Triangle theorem formula.
x%5E2%2B%28x%2B1%29%5E2=5%5E2
Solve this...