Question 679032
First of all, this problem has nothing to do with Trigonometry. You are more likely to get a faster response to your posts when you post in an appropriate category.<br>
This problem can be solved with...<ul><li>Two variables:
Let x = one leg
Let y = the other leg
Then
x + y = 7
And the three sides must fit the Pythagorean equation:
{{{x^2+y^2 = 5^2}}}
Now just solve this system of equations. (I suggest the Substitution Method.</li><li>One variable:
Let x = one leg
Then the other leg is: 7-x
And the equation we will use is the Pythagorean equation:
{{{x^2 + (7-x)^2 = 5^2}}}
Now just simplify and solve.</li></ul>