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How do I find the length of the short leg?

How do I find the length of the short leg?
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How do I find the length of the short leg?

How do I find the length of the short leg?-example-1
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The short leg is x, the hypotenuse is x + 6, and the longer leg is x + 3. Using the pythagorean theorem, (x + 6)^2 = x^2 + (x + 3)^2. Solve for x.

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