Problema Solution
The shortest leg of a triangle is 1 inches shorter than the other leg. The hypotenuse of this triangle is 5 inches. What are the lengths of the two legs of this triangle?
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If the lengths are x and x+1 then,
X^2 + x^2 +2x +1 = 25
So,x^2 + x - 24 = 0
So, x = 3
So sides of triangle are, 3,4,5