Question 1162685
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    a right triangle has <U>the</U> <U>hypotenuse</U> of length 46. The other two sides are x and (x-2). Find x.
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<U>Solution</U>


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The Pythagorean equation is


    x^2 + (x-2)^2 = 46^2.


Solve for x using the quadratic formula.
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