SOLUTION: A right triangle with integer side lengths a, b and c satisfies a < b < c and a + c = 49. What is the area of the right triangle? (A) 105 (B) 140 (C) 175 (D) 210 (E) 245

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Question 280078: A right triangle with integer side lengths a, b and c satisfies a < b < c and
a + c = 49. What is the area of the right triangle?
(A) 105 (B) 140 (C) 175 (D) 210 (E) 245

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12,35,37
1/2*12*35
6*35=210
(d)210
http://www.friesian.com/pythag.htm
second section where side a is even.