L2 +(L - 7)2 = 289 (Pythagorean Theorem)
2L2 - 14L - 240 = 0
(L + 8)(L - 15) = 0 I intentionally skipped some steps for you to fill in!
The 8 is extraneous and L = 15
Chloe G.
asked • 11/06/18Quadratic Equations
The shortest leg of a triangle is 7 feet shorter than the other leg. The hypotenuse of this triangle is 17 feet. What are the lengths of the two legs of this triangle?
The shortest leg is_____ feet long.
The other leg is_____ feet long.
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