Question 1076231
Let n be the length of the short leg. Then:
n²+(n+14)²=(2n-14)²
n²+n²+28n+196=4n²-56n+196
2n²-84n=0
2n²=84n
n²=42n
n=42
The short leg is 42 ft, the long leg is 56 ft, and the hypotenuse is 70 ft. &#9786;&#9786;&#9786;&#9786;