SOLUTION: The area of a right triangle is 250 in^2. Find the lengths of its legs if one leg is 5 inches longer than the other. (use the five step method.
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Question 185457: The area of a right triangle is 250 in^2. Find the lengths of its legs if one leg is 5 inches longer than the other. (use the five step method.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Area=bh/2
250=x(x+5)/2
250=(x^2+5x)/2
x^2+5x=2*250
x^2+5x=500
x^2+5x-500=0
(x+25)(x-20)=0
x-20=0
x=20 ans. for the base.
20+5 ans. for the height.
Proof:
250=20*25/2
250=500/2
250=250
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