The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 5 inches long. the shorter leg is 1 inch shorter than the longer leg. find the side lengths of the triangle.

StevenNunez asked May 28, 2023

319,769 views

31 votes

StevenNunez asked May 28, 2023

3.2k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

19 votes

Answer:

3 and 4

Explanation:

This is a simple 3:4:5 triangle,

3²+4²=5², Pythagoras theorum

Sathyajith answered Jun 2, 2023

3.4k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers