Question 182623
three pieces of pipe measuring 11cm, 18cm, and 20cm have the same amount cut off each. the resulting three pieces are formed into a right triangle. how much was cut off each?
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Let the amount cut off be "x".
Equation:
If the remaining pieces form a right triangle the following must be true:
(20-x)^2 = (18-x)^2 + (11-x)^2
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Solve for "x"
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Cheers,
Stan H.