Problema Solution

A dorm room desktop organizer is roughly in the shape of a right triangle. The height and base are the solutions to the equation x^2+249=34x+9. Find the hypotenuse, h.

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we solve:

x^2+249=34x+9

to find x = { 10, 24 }


sqrt(10^2 + 24^2) = 26


the hypotenuse is 26